| 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 | $36.70 | 4.316% | $38.284 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.31 | 5.301% | $24.5457 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.76 | 8.657% | $270.2952 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.81 | 10.193% | $37.2563 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.28 | 5.247% | $62.3904 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.56 | 7.599% | $239.4723 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.89 | 11.822% | $107.2261 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.31 | $779.4700 | $779.48 | $779.50 | $779.50 | |