| 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 | $36.48 | 6.167% | $38.7297 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.97 | 6.828% | $258.4917 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.39 | 9.657% | $231.8039 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.47 | 8.830% | $122.4011 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.81 | 9.573% | $9.6534 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.33 | 7.746% | $115.6438 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.27 | 5.728% | $67.9514 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.72 | $844.6750 | $844.66 | $844.70 | $844.70 | |