| 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 | $36.25 | 7.197% | $38.8589 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.49 | 10.701% | $193.1622 | $193.16 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.42 | 11.211% | $115.0144 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.41 | 3.597% | $61.547 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.96 | 6.666% | $238.8892 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.98 | 4.538% | $49.112 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.54 | 8.863% | $88.7669 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.05 | $785.3506 | $785.35 | $785.30 | $785.40 | |