| 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 | $36.25 | 4.791% | $37.9867 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.72 | 12.740% | $26.7419 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.48 | 10.344% | $62.3223 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.61 | 10.219% | $260.7892 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.68 | 9.375% | $230.4313 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.91 | 3.671% | $168.8904 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.74 | 8.443% | $61.5306 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.39 | $848.6924 | $848.69 | $848.75 | $848.60 | |