| 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 | $35.69 | 6.448% | $37.9913 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.94 | 7.817% | $229.5855 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.90 | 13.729% | $36.2796 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.62 | 11.559% | $70.9738 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.46 | 3.595% | $22.2315 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.63 | 6.850% | $188.7292 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.34 | 8.394% | $91.4195 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.58 | $677.2104 | $677.21 | $677.25 | $677.20 | |