| 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 | $36.87 | 3.843% | $38.2869 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.46 | 7.519% | $266.0665 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.56 | 4.340% | $79.8827 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.75 | 11.295% | $240.119 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.91 | 9.277% | $31.592 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.72 | 13.579% | $212.0747 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.43 | 6.620% | $152.9251 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.70 | $1,020.9469 | $1,020.95 | $1,020.95 | $1,021.00 | |