| 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 | $36.70 | 5.607% | $38.7578 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.86 | 10.417% | $126.825 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.32 | 9.824% | $116.7649 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.98 | 11.191% | $14.4326 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.95 | 4.525% | $194.3642 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.48 | 8.159% | $214.674 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.73 | 12.719% | $200.3355 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.02 | $906.1540 | $906.15 | $906.15 | $906.20 | |