| 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 | $36.26 | 5.301% | $38.1821 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.85 | 8.785% | $7.4518 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.41 | 7.656% | $225.4424 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.33 | 4.590% | $195.9284 | $195.93 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.98 | 13.509% | $246.2918 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.70 | 3.385% | $220.9337 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.27 | 3.420% | $79.9126 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.80 | $1,014.1428 | $1,014.13 | $1,014.20 | $1,014.10 | |