| 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 | $36.41 | 4.812% | $38.162 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.71 | 5.557% | $8.1384 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.86 | 8.416% | $254.6258 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.81 | 8.143% | $139.299 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.63 | 7.817% | $19.0081 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.90 | 10.701% | $44.1697 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.33 | 3.125% | $27.1528 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.65 | $530.5558 | $530.56 | $530.55 | $530.60 | |