| 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 | $36.44 | 6.125% | $38.672 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.90 | 4.825% | $52.3077 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.71 | 8.776% | $176.9894 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.91 | 5.349% | $254.8498 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.81 | 3.392% | $51.4996 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.43 | 12.841% | $132.5092 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.90 | 3.738% | $117.1202 | $117.12 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.10 | $823.9479 | $823.95 | $823.90 | $823.90 | |