| 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 | $36.41 | 5.531% | $38.4238 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.46 | 7.598% | $216.7669 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.82 | 12.477% | $130.2709 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.39 | 13.778% | $14.0971 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.73 | 11.125% | $241.9525 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.77 | 12.197% | $151.2079 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.78 | 8.852% | $41.1243 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.36 | $833.8434 | $833.84 | $833.75 | $833.90 | |