| 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 | $36.64 | 5.550% | $38.6735 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.52 | 7.705% | $31.7945 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.75 | 9.178% | $24.838 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.68 | 8.786% | $224.8389 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.36 | 12.116% | $81.1271 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.77 | 6.180% | $234.4136 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.80 | 7.831% | $7.3325 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.52 | $643.0181 | $643.01 | $643.05 | $642.90 | |