| 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 | $36.44 | 6.319% | $38.7426 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.88 | 5.219% | $222.938 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.97 | 7.812% | $58.1861 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.29 | 9.786% | $133.1594 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.79 | 8.269% | $43.0802 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.51 | 7.744% | $8.0916 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.57 | 13.841% | $7.4794 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.45 | $511.6773 | $511.68 | $511.75 | $511.70 | |