| 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 | $36.36 | 5.339% | $38.3013 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.68 | 7.460% | $42.6401 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.77 | 7.640% | $169.8236 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.33 | 5.645% | $109.163 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.25 | 8.524% | $212.9784 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.52 | 4.746% | $167.0908 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.57 | 4.289% | $118.441 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.48 | $858.4382 | $858.43 | $858.45 | $858.40 | |