| 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 | $36.91 | 5.218% | $38.836 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.84 | 10.480% | $80.4736 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.69 | 3.372% | $151.6364 | $151.64 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.98 | 3.140% | $124.7788 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.77 | 7.707% | $192.5478 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.60 | 6.164% | $251.184 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.58 | 9.219% | $176.4761 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.37 | $1,015.9327 | $1,015.94 | $1,016.00 | $1,015.90 | |