| 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 | $36.30 | 6.698% | $38.7314 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.92 | 3.271% | $153.7912 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.38 | 5.339% | $202.6512 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.80 | 12.256% | $180.5076 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.60 | 7.796% | $133.2359 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.58 | 11.210% | $159.6753 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.92 | 4.824% | $17.7362 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.50 | $886.3288 | $886.34 | $886.40 | $886.30 | |