| 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 | $34.27 | 11.594% | $38.2433 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.74 | 6.827% | $46.7261 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.46 | 8.508% | $33.0515 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.99 | 3.542% | $27.946 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.75 | 6.218% | $18.8537 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.61 | 11.625% | $236.2097 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.81 | 9.300% | $130.9523 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.63 | $531.9826 | $531.98 | $532.00 | $532.00 | |