| 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 | 3.115% | $37.9876 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.79 | 12.217% | $45.7733 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.74 | 9.485% | $46.7939 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.33 | 12.447% | $126.3117 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.62 | 11.571% | $62.0558 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.93 | 8.858% | $113.1361 | $113.14 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.99 | 6.541% | $107.5958 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.24 | $539.6542 | $539.66 | $539.65 | $539.70 | |