| 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 | $35.64 | 7.426% | $38.2866 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.71 | 9.115% | $17.142 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.43 | 3.406% | $64.5564 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.49 | 4.577% | $14.1074 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.42 | 13.151% | $179.2538 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.38 | 6.371% | $181.2349 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.38 | 10.863% | $93.5462 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.45 | $588.1273 | $588.13 | $588.15 | $588.10 | |