| 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 | $36.84 | 5.128% | $38.7292 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.82 | 3.125% | $113.2519 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.41 | 13.417% | $159.2488 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.77 | 9.554% | $251.7222 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.90 | 11.494% | $76.8194 | $76.82 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 3.406% | $8.0657 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.90 | 10.781% | $53.0641 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.44 | $700.9013 | $700.90 | $700.85 | $700.90 | |