| 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 | $35.87 | 6.657% | $38.2579 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.33 | 8.455% | $18.7953 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.36 | 12.202% | $220.3198 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.74 | 7.276% | $217.4914 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.77 | 8.142% | $134.9288 | $134.93 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.55 | 3.538% | $41.9847 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.41 | 8.577% | $41.7044 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.03 | $713.4823 | $713.48 | $713.50 | $713.50 | |