| 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 | $35.50 | 7.526% | $38.1717 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.51 | 8.294% | $177.0715 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.25 | 3.115% | $177.6156 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 12.516% | $166.2986 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.70 | 13.850% | $103.262 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.45 | 6.738% | $82.6686 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.96 | 9.633% | $244.4377 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.17 | $989.5257 | $989.53 | $989.45 | $989.60 | |