| 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 | $36.25 | 6.187% | $38.4928 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.71 | 11.477% | $166.8922 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.39 | 10.513% | $271.1879 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.75 | 5.124% | $177.3968 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.91 | 8.519% | $219.1107 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.44 | 7.852% | $86.7561 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.71 | 12.329% | $190.6335 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.16 | $1,150.4700 | $1,150.47 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.50 | |