| 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 | $33.89 | 12.567% | $38.149 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.38 | 12.776% | $13.9617 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.25 | 5.120% | $99.0756 | $99.08 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.70 | 3.816% | $260.2667 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.93 | 6.645% | $186.5541 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 6.115% | $177.7214 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.25 | 12.795% | $97.2857 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.88 | $873.0142 | $873.02 | $873.00 | $873.10 | |