| 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 | $35.28 | 4.455% | $36.8517 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.76 | 5.346% | $136.697 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.34 | 13.267% | $211.0617 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.87 | 11.338% | $263.7263 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 13.646% | $248.4983 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.65 | 4.325% | $197.8524 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.77 | 7.262% | $184.2439 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.33 | $1,278.9313 | $1,278.93 | $1,278.95 | $1,279.00 | |