| 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 | $37.45 | 3.758% | $38.8574 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.64 | 7.375% | $32.8997 | $32.90 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.71 | 4.626% | $30.0381 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.79 | 7.626% | $248.39 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.35 | 11.858% | $158.1113 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.58 | 6.230% | $91.9739 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.48 | 13.409% | $228.4965 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.00 | $828.7669 | $828.77 | $828.75 | $828.80 | |