| 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 | $33.98 | 13.208% | $38.4681 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.26 | 5.172% | $72.8421 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.26 | 5.170% | $146.4597 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.63 | 13.734% | $278.2275 | $278.23 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.74 | 4.792% | $50.0277 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.43 | 12.379% | $235.3553 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.92 | 11.201% | $49.9515 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.22 | $871.3319 | $871.34 | $871.35 | $871.40 | |