| 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 | $34.88 | 6.283% | $37.0715 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.77 | 5.106% | $179.4895 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.81 | 12.794% | $135.1385 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.44 | 7.419% | $255.0557 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.34 | 10.308% | $78.6937 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.87 | 9.201% | $50.0905 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.67 | 12.538% | $217.9523 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.78 | $953.4917 | $953.49 | $953.50 | $953.60 | |