| 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 | 5.812% | $38.4838 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.70 | 4.524% | $124.07 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.80 | 3.397% | $76.307 | $76.31 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.51 | 9.540% | $158.2963 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.57 | 10.722% | $88.1015 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.75 | 12.206% | $107.4372 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.31 | 10.246% | $45.5426 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.01 | $638.2384 | $638.24 | $638.25 | $638.20 | |