| 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 | $37.33 | 4.301% | $38.9356 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.63 | 7.211% | $159.3477 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.69 | 11.560% | $134.6418 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.50 | 11.639% | $168.0167 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.68 | 10.534% | $78.1254 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.99 | 3.800% | $137.0056 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.29 | 6.429% | $233.3882 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.11 | $949.4610 | $949.48 | $949.50 | $949.30 | |