| 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 | $36.75 | 3.498% | $38.0355 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.45 | 4.197% | $58.8192 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.33 | 9.819% | $43.1918 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.77 | 12.658% | $186.7532 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.50 | 9.502% | $183.4159 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.93 | 3.674% | $177.21 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.34 | 12.314% | $95.8488 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.07 | $783.2744 | $783.28 | $783.25 | $783.20 | |