| 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 | $36.99 | 5.118% | $38.8831 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.63 | 5.369% | $156.6099 | $156.61 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.91 | 11.665% | $86.9982 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 12.292% | $7.5685 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.53 | 5.140% | $121.4682 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.63 | 9.444% | $169.2333 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.93 | 13.832% | $245.7974 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.36 | $826.5586 | $826.56 | $826.55 | $826.60 | |