| 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 | $36.45 | 5.768% | $38.5524 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.74 | 9.209% | $66.3335 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.66 | 4.580% | $63.4382 | $63.44 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.90 | 9.781% | $257.8756 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.29 | 5.186% | $11.8755 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.98 | 6.790% | $266.9536 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 10.829% | $268.0843 | $268.08 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.91 | $973.1131 | $973.11 | $973.20 | $973.20 | |