| 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 | 4.583% | $38.4343 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.94 | 7.448% | $214.8315 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.42 | 4.147% | $15.018 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.73 | 11.439% | $195.8318 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.73 | 11.405% | $26.4364 | $26.44 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.36 | 6.860% | $164.9491 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.45 | 6.654% | $25.0104 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.38 | $680.5115 | $680.51 | $680.55 | $680.30 | |