| 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 | $36.37 | 5.146% | $38.2416 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.66 | 6.577% | $156.3058 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.35 | 13.844% | $191.6564 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.73 | 6.570% | $54.063 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.58 | 8.303% | $41.7833 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.84 | 5.662% | $150.9276 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.97 | 12.375% | $130.3213 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.50 | $763.2990 | $763.30 | $763.30 | $763.30 | |