| 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 | $36.54 | 5.242% | $38.4554 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.90 | 9.772% | $59.1671 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.60 | 6.377% | $117.653 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.55 | 7.570% | $138.2812 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.42 | 5.478% | $44.7438 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.64 | 3.367% | $145.3753 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.67 | 13.105% | $257.5062 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.32 | $801.1820 | $801.19 | $801.20 | $801.30 | |