| 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 | $36.30 | 5.606% | $38.335 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.29 | 5.496% | $88.9226 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 7.453% | $222.7071 | $222.71 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.99 | 10.158% | $12.1064 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.41 | 9.819% | $8.1376 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.49 | 7.359% | $159.4174 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.82 | 10.556% | $234.1797 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.56 | $763.8058 | $763.82 | $763.80 | $763.70 | |