| 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 | $36.36 | 5.665% | $38.4198 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.47 | 12.590% | $190.8063 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.93 | 9.256% | $196.5843 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.47 | 12.407% | $119.6797 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.82 | 10.175% | $199.2184 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.81 | 5.261% | $75.5879 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.58 | 10.549% | $145.4604 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.44 | $965.7568 | $965.76 | $965.75 | $965.80 | |