| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $38.43 | 4.796% | $40.2731 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.44 | 5.746% | $132.6478 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.98 | 11.362% | $276.1555 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.78 | 13.600% | $248.5341 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.99 | 3.781% | $178.4929 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.63 | 13.685% | $240.5916 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.91 | 7.473% | $264.2869 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.16 | $1,380.9819 | $1,380.98 | $1,381.00 | $1,381.00 | |