| 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 | $36.92 | 3.584% | $38.2432 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.93 | 5.782% | $70.7999 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.75 | 13.132% | $43.8387 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.26 | 3.644% | $250.0515 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.55 | 12.513% | $258.2736 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.50 | 3.361% | $218.6085 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.73 | 9.451% | $216.4175 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.64 | $1,096.2329 | $1,096.23 | $1,096.20 | $1,096.20 | |