| 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 | $34.28 | 12.186% | $38.4574 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.93 | 4.435% | $104.3619 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.41 | 10.695% | $14.8442 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.98 | 13.447% | $157.6686 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.99 | 8.378% | $185.3155 | $185.32 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.78 | 13.595% | $180.3661 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.58 | 11.460% | $279.2965 | $279.30 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.95 | $960.3102 | $960.32 | $960.25 | $960.40 | |