| 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 | $36.80 | 5.560% | $38.8461 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.99 | 13.239% | $72.4616 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.29 | 4.120% | $96.0923 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.84 | 12.484% | $165.1715 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.67 | 8.745% | $23.565 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.87 | 9.377% | $11.8893 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.71 | 4.616% | $12.2505 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $384.17 | $420.2763 | $420.28 | $420.25 | $420.40 | |