| 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 | $35.61 | 4.658% | $37.2687 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.31 | 13.810% | $9.4576 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.73 | 9.714% | $18.3552 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.50 | 10.166% | $88.6836 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.85 | 4.747% | $159.0583 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.72 | 10.395% | $267.9507 | $267.95 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.95 | 7.315% | $261.7949 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.67 | $842.5690 | $842.57 | $842.55 | $842.80 | |