| 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 | $36.52 | 5.270% | $38.4446 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.54 | 10.304% | $28.1716 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.84 | 10.546% | $15.2996 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.27 | 5.441% | $80.4199 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.27 | 7.255% | $57.1347 | $57.13 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.43 | 5.273% | $109.9366 | $109.94 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.91 | 12.237% | $273.7573 | $273.76 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.78 | $603.1643 | $603.16 | $603.15 | $603.10 | |