| 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 | $36.85 | 5.168% | $38.7544 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.58 | 7.152% | $18.8373 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.39 | 6.643% | $56.9367 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.91 | 5.796% | $253.8152 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.96 | 9.803% | $217.366 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.47 | 11.768% | $110.0579 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.28 | 8.436% | $224.7661 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.44 | $920.5336 | $920.55 | $920.50 | $920.60 | |