| 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 | 8.751% | $37.9976 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.47 | 10.149% | $8.2281 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.85 | 5.667% | $232.3089 | $232.31 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.82 | 9.778% | $171.0561 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.63 | 6.119% | $108.9099 | $108.91 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.86 | 13.567% | $158.8348 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.36 | 4.287% | $221.4639 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.93 | $938.7993 | $938.80 | $938.80 | $938.80 | |