| 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 | $36.48 | 5.509% | $38.4897 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.76 | 13.513% | $63.2948 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.47 | 3.257% | $38.6904 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.43 | 4.673% | $74.7679 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.75 | 12.833% | $224.2556 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.89 | 3.741% | $90.1406 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.54 | 9.481% | $8.2549 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.32 | $537.8939 | $537.89 | $537.90 | $538.00 | |