| 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 | $36.71 | 4.125% | $38.2243 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.77 | 12.312% | $185.0565 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.68 | 8.227% | $36.4509 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.33 | 5.299% | $35.0962 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.41 | 13.791% | $275.8408 | $275.84 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.69 | 4.372% | $186.5023 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.36 | 13.262% | $206.5446 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.95 | $963.7156 | $963.71 | $963.70 | $963.70 | |