| 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 | $36.86 | 4.492% | $38.5158 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.70 | 8.233% | $24.5689 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.69 | 4.102% | $32.9899 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.42 | 7.728% | $187.8992 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.92 | 7.436% | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.71 | 9.844% | $261.1102 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.52 | 10.425% | $112.1035 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.82 | $680.7375 | $680.74 | $680.70 | $680.80 | |