| 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 | $36.33 | 5.488% | $38.3238 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 3.675% | $74.0654 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.38 | 5.344% | $123.6528 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.86 | 8.158% | $67.9881 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.85 | 13.676% | $147.6083 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.99 | 11.340% | $96.8547 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.97 | 6.466% | $19.1319 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.82 | $567.6250 | $567.62 | $567.60 | $567.70 | |