| 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 | $35.87 | 6.214% | $38.099 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.76 | 8.768% | $136.7866 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.79 | 7.450% | $218.9724 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.78 | 3.799% | $61.0131 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.26 | 4.292% | $41.988 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.79 | 12.806% | $48.2697 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.59 | 9.267% | $13.7567 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.84 | $558.8855 | $558.89 | $558.85 | $559.00 | |