| 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 | $36.37 | 4.717% | $38.0856 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.92 | 7.512% | $54.7451 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.28 | 12.110% | $259.288 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.50 | 13.670% | $39.2162 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.74 | 8.572% | $37.7179 | $37.72 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.45 | 11.785% | $241.9586 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.67 | 3.848% | $211.5072 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.93 | $882.5186 | $882.54 | $882.50 | $882.50 | |