| 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 | $36.91 | 4.440% | $38.5488 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.89 | 10.361% | $133.4154 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.55 | 8.503% | $26.6375 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.76 | 13.371% | $48.4774 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.60 | 7.417% | $267.0387 | $267.04 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.45 | 5.200% | $238.2254 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.86 | 9.829% | $8.6326 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.02 | $760.9758 | $760.99 | $761.05 | $760.80 | |