| 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 | $36.60 | 5.536% | $38.6262 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.47 | 4.268% | $185.0444 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 10.671% | $252.8722 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.85 | 10.470% | $101.4667 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.67 | 12.159% | $40.0071 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.58 | 4.585% | $129.2461 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.70 | 13.629% | $161.0123 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.36 | $908.2750 | $908.28 | $908.25 | $908.20 | |