| 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 | $35.29 | 7.230% | $37.8415 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.48 | 12.372% | $36.4984 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.54 | 11.421% | $151.02 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.79 | 10.817% | $9.7408 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.80 | 10.794% | $183.6965 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.54 | 5.622% | $264.6254 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.36 | 6.456% | $185.6167 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.80 | $869.0393 | $869.05 | $869.05 | $868.90 | |