| 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 | $36.90 | 3.673% | $38.2553 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 13.379% | $18.1293 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.91 | 3.740% | $26.879 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.48 | 9.330% | $197.3188 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.58 | 11.690% | $165.949 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.46 | 7.560% | $85.4672 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.57 | 4.302% | $172.6928 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.89 | $704.6914 | $704.70 | $704.70 | $704.70 | |