| 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 | $36.80 | 3.331% | $38.0258 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.35 | 5.800% | $78.6623 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.36 | 12.135% | $59.8352 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.33 | 7.856% | $177.2398 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.54 | 9.597% | $237.3213 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.57 | 11.355% | $143.1691 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.86 | 5.537% | $164.49 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.81 | $898.7435 | $898.75 | $898.75 | $898.70 | |