| 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 | 4.742% | $38.3356 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.39 | 6.446% | $39.8002 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.69 | 4.836% | $214.5888 | $214.59 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.47 | 11.825% | $148.1346 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.53 | 12.867% | $120.2372 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.87 | 10.155% | $68.1529 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.34 | 6.393% | $236.5542 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.89 | $865.8035 | $865.80 | $865.85 | $865.80 | |