| 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 | $36.78 | 3.266% | $37.9812 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.51 | 9.283% | $51.9204 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.30 | 5.791% | $123.0349 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.77 | 8.202% | $270.2561 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.37 | 6.422% | $102.5589 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.60 | 8.731% | $161.5743 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.60 | 12.678% | $168.5663 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.93 | $915.8921 | $915.89 | $915.85 | $916.00 | |