| 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 | $36.31 | 3.448% | $37.562 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.42 | 5.385% | $38.3812 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.34 | 8.730% | $29.7268 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.43 | 7.345% | $24.0775 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.94 | 12.364% | $88.7001 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.38 | 4.183% | $9.7724 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.43 | 3.635% | $188.025 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $392.25 | $416.2450 | $416.25 | $416.30 | $416.30 | |