| 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 | $36.54 | 5.775% | $38.6502 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.51 | 6.849% | $128.7637 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.97 | 3.202% | $101.107 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.26 | 4.289% | $184.8627 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.71 | 9.609% | $132.309 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.33 | 3.840% | $74.0691 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.74 | 8.199% | $270.2162 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.06 | $929.9779 | $929.98 | $929.90 | $930.10 | |