| 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 | $36.56 | 4.588% | $38.2374 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.86 | 11.135% | $261.0117 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.53 | 13.404% | $34.6222 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.62 | 9.338% | $84.8682 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.37 | 13.346% | $176.1057 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.73 | 13.477% | $235.7258 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.38 | 11.655% | $128.8275 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.05 | $959.3985 | $959.41 | $959.40 | $959.30 | |