| 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 | $35.50 | 4.640% | $37.1472 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.60 | 13.232% | $31.252 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.26 | 11.818% | $220.5722 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.47 | 13.331% | $161.4627 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 12.746% | $245.2451 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.72 | 7.471% | $222.1641 | $222.16 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.58 | 5.874% | $24.9651 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.65 | $942.8084 | $942.81 | $942.75 | $942.90 | |