| 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 | $36.33 | 6.631% | $38.739 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.72 | 4.742% | $172.531 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.49 | 7.833% | $203.2544 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.84 | 10.560% | $188.8807 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.78 | 10.338% | $224.8468 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.46 | 3.764% | $204.8924 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.82 | 9.524% | $9.66 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.44 | $1,042.8043 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.80 | |