| 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 | $36.74 | 4.495% | $38.3915 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.59 | 5.289% | $53.2657 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.34 | 5.299% | $126.7168 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.27 | 10.857% | $42.425 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.89 | 13.398% | $169.9723 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.38 | 8.208% | $139.9995 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.73 | 7.490% | $248.0117 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.94 | $818.7825 | $818.79 | $818.75 | $818.80 | |