| 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 | $36.72 | 3.511% | $38.0092 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.35 | 12.482% | $137.6217 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.61 | 8.220% | $86.1539 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 8.571% | $189.4998 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.35 | 6.443% | $158.9726 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.63 | 4.108% | $127.6676 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.90 | 3.210% | $39.1166 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.10 | $777.0414 | $777.04 | $776.95 | $777.10 | |