| 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 | 5.243% | $38.2558 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.42 | 8.398% | $250.8547 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.74 | 6.832% | $235.821 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.80 | 9.269% | $215.0414 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.29 | 3.302% | $27.1581 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.52 | 9.810% | $135.6373 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 10.197% | $251.8001 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.62 | $1,154.5684 | $1,154.57 | $1,154.55 | $1,154.60 | |