| 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 | $35.83 | 6.185% | $38.0461 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.55 | 12.684% | $132.46 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.63 | 8.469% | $155.794 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.26 | 5.632% | $15.0631 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.53 | 11.778% | $56.4814 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.59 | 5.710% | $84.1346 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.92 | 5.508% | $216.207 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.31 | $698.1862 | $698.18 | $698.20 | $698.20 | |