| 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 | $36.80 | 3.669% | $38.1502 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.75 | 8.136% | $264.6629 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.61 | 13.214% | $204.4758 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.62 | 10.467% | $118.8846 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.64 | 10.517% | $184.1655 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.34 | 7.555% | $175.6803 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.33 | 10.444% | $101.9729 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.09 | $1,087.9922 | $1,087.99 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.20 | |