| 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 | $36.78 | 5.675% | $38.8673 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.99 | 8.120% | $165.4128 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.61 | 4.161% | $178.7507 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.97 | 11.667% | $237.8172 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.50 | 12.436% | $204.0713 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.89 | 7.270% | $121.0971 | $121.10 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.42 | 5.255% | $178.323 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.16 | $1,124.3394 | $1,124.34 | $1,124.25 | $1,124.40 | |