| 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 | 4.572% | $38.4302 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.70 | 9.638% | $74.2249 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.74 | 9.703% | $62.2455 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.75 | 7.372% | $174.7479 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.47 | 12.784% | $80.6067 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.97 | 4.511% | $9.3746 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.26 | 13.718% | $112.8765 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.64 | $552.5063 | $552.51 | $552.50 | $552.40 | |