| 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 | $36.35 | 6.715% | $38.7909 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.81 | 3.591% | $135.5074 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.57 | 10.564% | $238.3428 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 6.161% | $8.408 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.57 | 3.482% | $125.8031 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.92 | 13.778% | $30.629 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.43 | 9.777% | $38.894 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.57 | $616.3752 | $616.37 | $616.40 | $616.30 | |