| 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 | $36.81 | 3.271% | $38.0141 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.97 | 4.363% | $79.2846 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.81 | 6.343% | $134.8536 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.98 | 8.495% | $125.8325 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.46 | 11.823% | $154.8301 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.29 | 13.181% | $98.7957 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.85 | 11.793% | $251.3666 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.17 | $882.9772 | $882.97 | $883.00 | $883.00 | |