| 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 | $34.90 | 11.148% | $38.7907 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.95 | 5.500% | $183.5173 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.96 | 3.618% | $137.7705 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.59 | 8.273% | $255.0804 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.83 | 4.252% | $22.7582 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.70 | 6.161% | $237.4822 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.37 | 6.442% | $161.1213 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.30 | $1,036.5206 | $1,036.52 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.60 | |