| 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 | $36.82 | 4.475% | $38.4677 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.43 | 10.478% | $107.6387 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.35 | 7.252% | $81.8869 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.81 | 7.820% | $222.9825 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.25 | 8.726% | $212.2875 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 9.849% | $271.2941 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.68 | 10.543% | $114.611 | $114.61 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.31 | $1,049.1684 | $1,049.17 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.20 | |