| 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 | $36.58 | 4.807% | $38.3384 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.71 | 6.619% | $56.1989 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.47 | 10.754% | $50.3598 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.53 | 4.165% | $118.2585 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.94 | 9.298% | $158.4165 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.34 | 13.420% | $95.6584 | $95.66 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.89 | 9.600% | $254.1514 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.46 | $771.3819 | $771.39 | $771.35 | $771.50 | |