| 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 | $34.65 | 9.600% | $37.9764 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.59 | 3.737% | $71.1532 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.53 | 4.701% | $90.5978 | $90.60 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.83 | 3.281% | $76.2524 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.43 | 11.633% | $81.9721 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.95 | 12.112% | $135.5995 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.50 | 13.320% | $209.0754 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.48 | $702.6268 | $702.63 | $702.65 | $702.80 | |