| 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 | $35.86 | 6.250% | $38.1013 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.25 | 12.164% | $38.4162 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.79 | 8.548% | $124.6022 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.33 | 10.111% | $266.832 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.39 | 8.595% | $16.7128 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 5.160% | $13.145 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.99 | 13.105% | $243.1644 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.11 | $740.9739 | $740.97 | $740.95 | $740.90 | |