| 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 | $36.99 | 4.870% | $38.7914 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.76 | 13.485% | $182.4385 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.72 | 8.647% | $126.8128 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.37 | 8.453% | $11.2466 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.47 | 8.588% | $10.2833 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.36 | 7.595% | $241.4001 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.83 | 4.503% | $142.9915 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.50 | $753.9642 | $753.96 | $754.00 | $753.90 | |