| 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 | $36.76 | 4.562% | $38.437 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.79 | 9.462% | $84.0559 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.85 | 4.140% | $189.3786 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.83 | 7.368% | $37.3963 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.57 | 10.291% | $264.2241 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.38 | 13.328% | $257.6852 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.61 | 3.362% | $13.0339 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.79 | $884.2110 | $884.22 | $884.25 | $884.20 | |