| 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 | $36.47 | 5.125% | $38.3391 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.76 | 10.169% | $80.159 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.60 | 10.129% | $128.4104 | $128.41 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.90 | 13.546% | $82.775 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.30 | 6.410% | $30.114 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.36 | 8.468% | $201.0563 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 8.571% | $173.2467 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.96 | $734.1005 | $734.11 | $734.10 | $734.10 | |