| 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 | $36.31 | 4.720% | $38.0238 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.27 | 11.640% | $81.7986 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.84 | 7.363% | $66.3933 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.87 | 13.382% | $122.3052 | $122.31 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.90 | 9.243% | $39.2182 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.62 | 7.599% | $35.0988 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.86 | 3.163% | $148.4103 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.67 | $531.2482 | $531.25 | $531.20 | $531.20 | |