| 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 | $36.97 | 3.207% | $38.1556 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.68 | 3.212% | $121.4599 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.76 | 4.252% | $40.4081 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 7.727% | $19.9295 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.51 | 11.218% | $214.1058 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.30 | 7.815% | $12.1831 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.27 | 8.684% | $177.4484 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.99 | $623.6904 | $623.70 | $623.70 | $623.70 | |