| 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 | $35.32 | 8.445% | $38.3028 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.99 | 3.200% | $75.3257 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.84 | 6.795% | $167.4973 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.76 | 12.689% | $122.5606 | $122.56 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.79 | 4.374% | $138.5982 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.64 | 5.436% | $107.1652 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.65 | 11.145% | $8.5026 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.99 | $657.9524 | $657.96 | $657.95 | $658.00 | |