| 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 | $35.75 | 6.158% | $37.9515 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.27 | 9.279% | $24.3364 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.39 | 4.434% | $10.8507 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.40 | 4.226% | $186.9814 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.37 | 4.538% | $253.3688 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.94 | 12.325% | $156.0644 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.75 | 8.264% | $128.5635 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.87 | $798.1167 | $798.11 | $798.10 | $798.30 | |