| 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 | $35.26 | 10.233% | $38.8682 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.73 | 13.708% | $83.8369 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.96 | 5.104% | $87.1943 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.69 | 13.280% | $176.3656 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.30 | 9.615% | $6.9057 | $6.91 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.58 | 12.590% | $43.4372 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.32 | 11.782% | $257.4563 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.84 | $694.0642 | $694.08 | $694.05 | $694.10 | |