| 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 | 5.367% | $38.1955 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.31 | 11.388% | $93.9112 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.44 | 12.556% | $196.3427 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.49 | 11.604% | $19.5195 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.72 | 3.124% | $84.2729 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.54 | 13.375% | $36.8922 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.26 | 12.103% | $76.5215 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.01 | $545.6555 | $545.65 | $545.60 | $545.60 | |