| 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 | $36.88 | 4.284% | $38.4599 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.70 | 5.333% | $79.7371 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.49 | 10.580% | $94.5348 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.78 | 5.148% | $101.7622 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.33 | 12.236% | $115.9735 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.53 | 13.164% | $118.2903 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.27 | 5.787% | $98.6675 | $98.67 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.98 | $647.4253 | $647.42 | $647.40 | $647.50 | |