| 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 | $36.65 | 3.551% | $37.9514 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.33 | 4.705% | $134.3679 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 6.664% | $243.6632 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.52 | 7.351% | $68.1894 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.98 | 7.468% | $219.2132 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.29 | 6.657% | $228.5553 | $228.56 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.63 | 7.222% | $28.5532 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.84 | $960.4936 | $960.49 | $960.45 | $960.70 | |