| 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 | $36.70 | 5.136% | $38.5849 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.47 | 12.600% | $277.5252 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.76 | 13.212% | $234.0771 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.38 | 12.769% | $55.6853 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.54 | 7.560% | $189.8864 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.35 | 11.265% | $136.1327 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.68 | 4.444% | $16.3768 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.88 | $948.2684 | $948.28 | $948.40 | $948.30 | |