| 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 | $33.94 | 13.190% | $38.4167 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 5.208% | $18.222 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.50 | 9.614% | $31.24 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.67 | 3.578% | $221.3151 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.71 | 10.457% | $138.8555 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.94 | 13.515% | $104.3657 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.93 | 4.804% | $44.9924 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.01 | $597.4074 | $597.42 | $597.35 | $597.40 | |