| 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 | $36.86 | 4.379% | $38.4741 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.81 | 8.253% | $32.2702 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.29 | 7.455% | $61.561 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.25 | 5.207% | $140.1883 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.31 | 10.488% | $143.9769 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.92 | 12.195% | $35.8126 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.64 | 4.124% | $225.5742 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.08 | $677.8573 | $677.85 | $677.80 | $678.00 | |