| 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 | $36.70 | 5.551% | $38.7372 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 5.334% | $16.0634 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.41 | 8.404% | $260.6141 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.50 | 10.619% | $210.7292 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.73 | 12.240% | $145.609 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.61 | 6.659% | $46.514 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.69 | 13.407% | $63.1564 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.89 | $781.4233 | $781.42 | $781.40 | $781.40 | |