| 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 | $36.39 | 5.198% | $38.2816 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.60 | 4.834% | $176.7501 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.65 | 7.292% | $58.6351 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.36 | 8.849% | $177.8157 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.57 | 6.432% | $46.3724 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.66 | 8.524% | $30.0177 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.88 | 12.678% | $8.879 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.11 | $536.7516 | $536.76 | $536.75 | $536.80 | |