| 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 | 5.160% | $38.5727 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.90 | 4.438% | $134.6206 | $134.62 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.84 | 7.287% | $215.4752 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.73 | 12.744% | $95.528 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.48 | 13.202% | $34.504 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.37 | 10.655% | $103.3186 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.83 | 10.193% | $189.3446 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.83 | $811.3637 | $811.36 | $811.35 | $811.30 | |