| 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 | $36.75 | 3.753% | $38.1292 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 3.499% | $17.0256 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.67 | 13.783% | $79.2726 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.47 | 11.763% | $212.875 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.81 | 3.115% | $28.6763 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.97 | 7.502% | $170.8959 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.47 | 9.177% | $154.4527 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.59 | $701.3273 | $701.34 | $701.40 | $701.40 | |