| 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 | $35.86 | 7.241% | $38.4566 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.37 | 11.296% | $15.9932 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.91 | 7.708% | $170.0817 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 8.720% | $143.9888 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.88 | 7.603% | $241.9776 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.80 | 5.255% | $256.6117 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.55 | 5.136% | $47.8894 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.81 | $914.9990 | $915.00 | $915.05 | $915.10 | |