| 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 | $33.97 | 12.676% | $38.276 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.88 | 12.448% | $38.0974 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.60 | 9.440% | $139.6454 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 10.774% | $8.5961 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.65 | 3.341% | $212.5208 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.88 | 10.295% | $39.5738 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.88 | 10.667% | $52.9874 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.62 | $529.6969 | $529.71 | $529.70 | $529.70 | |