| 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 | 3.640% | $38.3364 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.59 | 12.635% | $41.2131 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.98 | 12.829% | $11.2603 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.86 | 10.345% | $240.3976 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.49 | 5.220% | $204.6424 | $204.64 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 13.737% | $61.0768 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.90 | 9.739% | $33.9094 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.51 | $630.8360 | $630.84 | $630.85 | $630.80 | |