| 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 | $34.30 | 11.478% | $38.237 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.96 | 3.719% | $257.1816 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.78 | 4.588% | $42.651 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.54 | 12.737% | $70.5057 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.48 | 6.573% | $20.7604 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.64 | 11.141% | $265.2269 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.88 | 7.838% | $8.4976 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.58 | $703.0602 | $703.07 | $703.10 | $703.10 | |