| 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 | $36.81 | 3.703% | $38.1731 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.71 | 5.414% | $88.2421 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.91 | 5.581% | $41.0816 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.93 | 9.249% | $254.4737 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.27 | 7.574% | $264.9225 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.28 | 9.390% | $92.1939 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.39 | 4.478% | $216.6769 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.30 | $995.7638 | $995.75 | $995.75 | $995.80 | |