| 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 | $32.95 | 8.600% | $35.7837 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.25 | 5.608% | $184.0219 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.98 | 3.725% | $68.4378 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.73 | 10.686% | $196.7222 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.33 | 11.123% | $264.8394 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.25 | 8.474% | $37.1523 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.63 | 12.537% | $214.5293 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.12 | $1,001.4866 | $1,001.48 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.40 | |