| 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 | $36.50 | 5.863% | $38.64 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.38 | 10.317% | $103.014 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.55 | 11.696% | $171.5092 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.28 | 7.108% | $218.8002 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.30 | 9.862% | $115.6847 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.77 | 3.464% | $198.4129 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.55 | 13.540% | $234.5169 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.33 | $1,080.5779 | $1,080.57 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.50 | |