| 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 | $36.45 | 4.540% | $38.1048 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.59 | 12.377% | $73.7081 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.59 | 5.446% | $174.608 | $174.61 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.98 | 11.139% | $125.5648 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.37 | 5.571% | $105.9616 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.35 | 5.627% | $16.2137 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.25 | 6.393% | $53.4625 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.58 | $587.6235 | $587.61 | $587.55 | $587.70 | |