| 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 | $34.94 | 9.458% | $38.2446 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.99 | 13.425% | $88.4602 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.38 | 7.383% | $249.5366 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.90 | 6.456% | $44.6051 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.89 | 3.647% | $129.4447 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.97 | 7.709% | $33.3575 | $33.36 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.79 | 10.269% | $6.3846 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.86 | $590.0333 | $590.03 | $590.05 | $590.00 | |