| 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 | $36.35 | 6.338% | $38.6539 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.40 | 9.550% | $66.1682 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.80 | 5.767% | $250.4563 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.61 | 11.339% | $218.9036 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.58 | 11.157% | $15.0951 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.60 | 12.594% | $261.8936 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.70 | 3.457% | $5.897 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.04 | $857.0677 | $857.07 | $857.05 | $857.20 | |