| 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 | $34.69 | 11.775% | $38.7747 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 6.266% | $17.8208 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.87 | 13.632% | $82.8036 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.94 | 5.766% | $142.7206 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.82 | 9.304% | $83.9673 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.99 | 13.575% | $129.4641 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.90 | 13.148% | $161.6885 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.98 | $657.2396 | $657.23 | $657.15 | $657.30 | |