| 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 | $36.44 | 4.726% | $38.1622 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.95 | 10.646% | $72.971 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.32 | 7.362% | $147.4295 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.38 | 11.838% | $14.9639 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.63 | 12.688% | $219.3247 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.96 | 13.435% | $254.049 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.42 | 9.850% | $223.4569 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.10 | $970.3572 | $970.35 | $970.30 | $970.40 | |