| 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 | $35.26 | 8.566% | $38.2804 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.97 | 3.119% | $80.4019 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.61 | 3.159% | $75.9353 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.66 | 10.182% | $159.3893 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.28 | 9.685% | $41.9874 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.66 | 9.110% | $96.7369 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.39 | 5.570% | $86.9791 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.83 | $579.7103 | $579.72 | $579.80 | $579.70 | |