| 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 | $35.88 | 7.146% | $38.444 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 7.107% | $39.5011 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.38 | 10.596% | $94.4269 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.71 | 4.602% | $196.3484 | $196.35 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.62 | 3.769% | $23.4725 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.30 | 9.336% | $5.7948 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.75 | 7.296% | $19.045 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $391.52 | $417.0327 | $417.03 | $417.05 | $416.90 | |