| 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 | $36.45 | 5.868% | $38.5889 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.43 | 6.545% | $43.0761 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.87 | 13.694% | $138.5589 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.29 | 8.116% | $186.2731 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 11.852% | $166.3239 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.84 | 13.147% | $137.8583 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 5.500% | $138.5637 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.92 | $849.2429 | $849.24 | $849.20 | $849.40 | |