| 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 | $36.33 | 5.120% | $38.1901 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.99 | 13.708% | $119.382 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.56 | 10.463% | $9.4556 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.64 | 3.711% | $51.4821 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.67 | 12.839% | $96.6692 | $96.67 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.73 | 5.460% | $80.9195 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.75 | 6.459% | $142.3889 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.67 | $538.4874 | $538.49 | $538.50 | $538.60 | |