| 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 | $36.57 | 4.505% | $38.2175 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.66 | 9.430% | $30.2683 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.74 | 7.156% | $28.6535 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.58 | 9.443% | $90.378 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.85 | 10.781% | $74.0571 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.43 | 3.353% | $46.9533 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.73 | 6.590% | $34.8869 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $318.56 | $343.4146 | $343.42 | $343.40 | $343.60 | |