| 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 | $36.96 | 4.865% | $38.7581 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.74 | 7.170% | $146.5443 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.87 | 6.157% | $178.2058 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.57 | 9.304% | $221.4171 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.69 | 13.715% | $172.4943 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.86 | 11.586% | $27.7403 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.81 | 12.374% | $108.7893 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.50 | $893.9492 | $893.95 | $893.95 | $893.90 | |