| 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 | $36.39 | 5.752% | $38.4832 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.83 | 4.781% | $156.9934 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.65 | 4.668% | $139.8888 | $139.89 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 3.676% | $164.6997 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 10.840% | $59.2218 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.64 | 3.565% | $88.6931 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.46 | 8.497% | $192.5388 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.26 | $840.5188 | $840.51 | $840.55 | $840.50 | |