| 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 | $35.55 | 3.371% | $36.7484 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.92 | 7.758% | $90.4305 | $90.43 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.48 | 8.378% | $73.1335 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.39 | 7.623% | $182.3026 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.26 | 3.824% | $13.7671 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.27 | 7.815% | $9.9945 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.93 | 12.212% | $39.1957 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $413.80 | $445.5723 | $445.57 | $445.60 | $445.50 | |