| 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 | $35.42 | 9.813% | $38.8958 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.82 | 5.738% | $30.4737 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.74 | 9.288% | $209.5488 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.30 | 6.456% | $197.263 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 10.166% | $156.9755 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.44 | 3.386% | $53.1818 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.89 | 3.630% | $44.4469 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.10 | $730.7855 | $730.79 | $730.80 | $730.80 | |