| 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 | $36.54 | 5.135% | $38.4163 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 4.818% | $53.258 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.46 | 7.714% | $59.7382 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.45 | 5.483% | $131.2736 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.78 | 5.442% | $251.7744 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.26 | 9.746% | $220.8748 | $220.87 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.76 | 13.480% | $22.4236 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.06 | $777.7589 | $777.75 | $777.65 | $777.80 | |