| 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 | $36.43 | 4.198% | $37.9593 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.34 | 9.452% | $85.7447 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.79 | 6.682% | $82.9879 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.93 | 12.722% | $40.501 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.90 | 7.792% | $214.3983 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 3.503% | $186.7194 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.76 | 13.685% | $194.1285 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.55 | $842.4391 | $842.44 | $842.45 | $842.40 | |