| 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 | $36.98 | 3.185% | $38.1578 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.46 | 7.612% | $268.4489 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.74 | 7.831% | $26.6774 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.67 | 13.686% | $280.4293 | $280.43 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.75 | 3.708% | $91.0038 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.25 | 11.300% | $133.8383 | $133.84 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.76 | 7.160% | $47.9648 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.61 | $886.5203 | $886.52 | $886.55 | $886.50 | |