| 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 | $36.66 | 5.208% | $38.5693 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.68 | 3.537% | $170.5047 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.25 | 12.430% | $35.1344 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.65 | 3.666% | $119.8897 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.38 | 9.704% | $137.5469 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.95 | 13.760% | $60.2359 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.75 | 11.819% | $58.9845 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.32 | $620.8654 | $620.86 | $620.90 | $620.80 | |