| 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 | $36.68 | 5.395% | $38.6589 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.70 | 7.232% | $12.5461 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.72 | 8.228% | $127.406 | $127.41 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.64 | 3.180% | $144.0806 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.42 | 9.473% | $102.2697 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.53 | 7.109% | $167.6577 | $167.66 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.55 | 12.235% | $269.9813 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.24 | $862.6003 | $862.61 | $862.60 | $862.70 | |