| 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 | $34.87 | 5.540% | $36.8018 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.50 | 7.149% | $209.4763 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.84 | 9.855% | $253.5893 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.49 | 4.135% | $171.2917 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 10.759% | $42.5425 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.32 | 7.747% | $95.1622 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 8.841% | $48.1839 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.70 | $857.0477 | $857.04 | $857.10 | $857.10 | |