| 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 | $36.84 | 4.385% | $38.4554 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.65 | 11.468% | $85.4402 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.54 | 7.252% | $52.0601 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.82 | 7.419% | $203.9027 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.25 | 4.535% | $234.4197 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.40 | 3.109% | $78.7753 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 3.569% | $5.6445 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.95 | $698.6979 | $698.70 | $698.70 | $698.70 | |