| 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 | $36.78 | 3.838% | $38.1916 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.27 | 11.730% | $71.8089 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.34 | 10.632% | $148.623 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.54 | 13.213% | $37.9716 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.26 | 5.254% | $210.7817 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 7.731% | $257.2293 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.56 | 12.509% | $46.7587 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.52 | $811.3648 | $811.36 | $811.35 | $811.40 | |