| 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 | $35.97 | 7.855% | $38.7954 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.97 | 6.589% | $78.8439 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.83 | 11.655% | $254.3836 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.94 | 3.365% | $73.3271 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.43 | 6.381% | $245.1337 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.56 | 5.365% | $133.3499 | $133.35 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.81 | 12.198% | $228.6707 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.51 | $1,052.5043 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.55 | $1,052.40 | |