| 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 | $36.90 | 3.684% | $38.2594 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.26 | 11.315% | $34.7971 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.78 | 9.612% | $249.6742 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.51 | 9.293% | $153.5676 | $153.57 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.40 | 11.600% | $32.8104 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.36 | 6.465% | $160.0808 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.75 | 12.619% | $200.1803 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.96 | $869.3698 | $869.37 | $869.35 | $869.50 | |