| 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 | $35.72 | 7.678% | $38.4626 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.26 | 7.407% | $19.6125 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.99 | 3.359% | $60.9715 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.57 | 12.835% | $273.7039 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.40 | 9.813% | $175.0419 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.43 | 11.692% | $28.4033 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.53 | 8.594% | $146.0915 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.90 | $742.2872 | $742.27 | $742.25 | $742.30 | |