| 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 | $36.45 | 5.399% | $38.4179 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.52 | 7.130% | $25.197 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.32 | 5.451% | $100.5159 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.54 | 9.334% | $252.0586 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.41 | 4.862% | $18.2565 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.75 | 8.413% | $42.01 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.29 | 5.437% | $143.7001 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.28 | $620.1560 | $620.17 | $620.10 | $620.20 | |