| 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 | $35.81 | 6.853% | $38.2641 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.61 | 6.256% | $16.5866 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.65 | 13.500% | $94.9428 | $94.94 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.56 | 12.210% | $136.4025 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.66 | 7.381% | $11.4468 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.92 | 10.718% | $180.3818 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.25 | 6.286% | $14.0829 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $443.46 | $492.1075 | $492.10 | $492.15 | $492.10 | |