| 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 | $36.60 | 6.309% | $38.9091 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.93 | 12.638% | $21.3224 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.47 | 5.284% | $224.7498 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.77 | 13.172% | $186.4735 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.44 | 5.712% | $126.2624 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.78 | 8.794% | $192.326 | $192.33 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.88 | 5.489% | $74.7706 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.87 | $864.8138 | $864.81 | $864.75 | $864.80 | |