| 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 | $36.85 | 3.529% | $38.1504 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.33 | 3.508% | $218.7435 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.57 | 12.543% | $155.9508 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.95 | 12.491% | $110.1849 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.78 | 8.289% | $98.3048 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.62 | 5.657% | $21.7865 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.90 | 11.647% | $50.1295 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.00 | $693.2504 | $693.24 | $693.30 | $693.30 | |