| 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 | $36.79 | 4.859% | $38.5776 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 3.496% | $35.4681 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.73 | 11.438% | $23.1011 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.32 | 13.797% | $160.8179 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.70 | 9.474% | $160.5984 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.93 | 9.780% | $245.8304 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.58 | 6.658% | $49.6813 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.32 | $714.0748 | $714.08 | $714.10 | $714.10 | |