| 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 | $36.50 | 6.501% | $38.8729 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.73 | 9.707% | $121.4786 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.52 | 4.574% | $234.7895 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.74 | 12.150% | $221.7654 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.73 | 11.462% | $266.0932 | $266.09 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.43 | 10.254% | $90.8824 | $90.88 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.49 | 6.694% | $204.3083 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.14 | $1,178.1903 | $1,178.19 | $1,178.20 | $1,178.30 | |