| 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 | $36.94 | 5.191% | $38.8576 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.70 | 9.685% | $18.3174 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.33 | 10.180% | $258.1848 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.87 | 9.153% | $145.0316 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.56 | 12.356% | $93.8847 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.96 | 10.564% | $34.2306 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.33 | 3.701% | $229.5214 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.69 | $818.0281 | $818.02 | $818.05 | $818.00 | |