| 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 | $36.76 | 4.250% | $38.3223 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.31 | 3.810% | $66.7602 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.86 | 7.228% | $60.9698 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.70 | 9.768% | $204.9369 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.50 | 3.779% | $14.0102 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.52 | 7.128% | $38.0519 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.52 | 7.808% | $115.9152 | $115.92 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.17 | $538.9665 | $538.97 | $538.90 | $539.00 | |