| 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 | $36.78 | 5.646% | $38.8566 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.60 | 6.648% | $184.0744 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.58 | 10.408% | $238.0176 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.99 | 6.528% | $120.366 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.68 | 4.480% | $48.7713 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 6.343% | $91.9867 | $91.99 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.65 | 13.185% | $225.9739 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.78 | $948.0465 | $948.05 | $947.95 | $948.20 | |