| 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 | $36.41 | 6.734% | $38.8618 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.36 | 9.793% | $176.0641 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.65 | 3.468% | $164.152 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 7.734% | $266.7494 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.84 | 11.305% | $265.8409 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.65 | 12.667% | $150.5794 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.39 | 6.107% | $20.5741 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.90 | $1,082.8217 | $1,082.81 | $1,082.80 | $1,082.90 | |