| 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 | $36.88 | 4.353% | $38.4854 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 12.860% | $41.4761 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.63 | 9.671% | $256.2244 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.48 | 7.370% | $17.6946 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.35 | 11.301% | $108.3515 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.57 | 7.308% | $184.1083 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.69 | 12.497% | $17.6508 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.35 | $663.9911 | $663.99 | $664.00 | $664.10 | |