| 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 | $36.88 | 3.491% | $38.1675 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.95 | 6.692% | $30.8873 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.41 | 8.236% | $9.1026 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.89 | 6.680% | $20.1519 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.97 | 11.624% | $159.5888 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.90 | 3.770% | $52.8189 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.90 | 8.711% | $14.0237 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $299.90 | $324.7407 | $324.74 | $324.70 | $324.80 | |