| 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 | $36.52 | 5.637% | $38.5786 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.69 | 8.657% | $30.0871 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.50 | 5.673% | $106.2014 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.93 | 5.842% | $197.8505 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.69 | 3.293% | $102.9728 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.71 | 6.166% | $130.2763 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.86 | 4.397% | $234.7471 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.90 | $840.7138 | $840.72 | $840.75 | $840.80 | |