| 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 | $36.44 | 4.264% | $37.9938 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.93 | 12.274% | $175.0688 | $175.07 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.85 | 10.440% | $73.8291 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.79 | 9.525% | $85.1995 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.50 | 12.265% | $11.7878 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.97 | 11.370% | $85.7215 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.92 | 3.272% | $177.5452 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.40 | $647.1457 | $647.15 | $647.15 | $647.10 | |