| 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 | $36.25 | 6.142% | $38.4765 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.31 | 7.597% | $265.0222 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.99 | 13.353% | $175.6858 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.35 | 11.660% | $198.029 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.53 | 13.707% | $154.1071 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.40 | 13.224% | $109.1479 | $109.15 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.62 | 8.593% | $9.3607 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.45 | $949.8292 | $949.84 | $949.85 | $949.80 | |