| 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 | $35.60 | 3.417% | $36.8165 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.89 | 3.794% | $174.2597 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.95 | 12.677% | $276.0023 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.66 | 3.826% | $152.2712 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.30 | 6.651% | $72.8426 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.79 | 9.211% | $12.876 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.39 | 4.654% | $258.9035 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.58 | $983.9718 | $983.97 | $983.95 | $984.00 | |