| 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 | $36.46 | 4.248% | $38.0088 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.40 | 8.337% | $235.5246 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.26 | 3.836% | $170.561 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.47 | 9.539% | $113.34 | $113.34 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.75 | 11.652% | $12.0026 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.63 | 8.833% | $48.5722 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.48 | 9.150% | $38.7264 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.45 | $656.7356 | $656.73 | $656.70 | $656.70 | |