| 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 | $35.52 | 7.636% | $38.2323 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.62 | 3.841% | $69.1789 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.47 | 9.324% | $62.8285 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.46 | 7.488% | $51.0138 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.66 | 6.323% | $8.1443 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.50 | 9.492% | $18.0662 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.92 | 9.866% | $141.6392 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $360.15 | $389.1032 | $389.10 | $389.15 | $389.00 | |