| 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 | $35.57 | 9.274% | $38.8688 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.57 | 8.715% | $45.1928 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.73 | 11.514% | $227.1875 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.97 | 12.670% | $19.1201 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 9.648% | $6.3048 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.76 | 8.146% | $222.5212 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.60 | 3.488% | $32.7022 | $32.70 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.95 | $591.8974 | $591.89 | $591.85 | $591.90 | |