| 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 | $36.89 | 4.310% | $38.48 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.96 | 12.310% | $87.5569 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.93 | 11.680% | $69.1634 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.70 | 10.397% | $54.8673 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.47 | 9.481% | $85.9097 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.25 | 8.586% | $198.9838 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.82 | 8.667% | $26.9711 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.02 | $561.9322 | $561.93 | $561.90 | $562.10 | |