| 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 | $36.43 | 4.398% | $38.0322 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.28 | 12.829% | $8.214 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.79 | 7.756% | $27.7903 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.72 | 7.782% | $42.811 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.66 | 10.743% | $241.0432 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.73 | 12.438% | $85.1493 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.50 | 11.577% | $148.9553 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.11 | $591.9953 | $591.99 | $592.00 | $591.90 | |