| 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 | $38.71 | 9.741% | $42.4807 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.73 | 5.496% | $29.254 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.97 | 4.141% | $106.1926 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.61 | 8.733% | $37.6325 | $37.63 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.62 | 3.867% | $38.0361 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.60 | 6.437% | $104.9469 | $104.95 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.37 | 9.722% | $37.7115 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $372.61 | $396.2543 | $396.25 | $396.30 | $396.20 | |