| 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 | $32.91 | 7.562% | $35.3987 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.82 | 12.409% | $278.572 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.37 | 9.262% | $208.0021 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.28 | 12.512% | $122.9531 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.54 | 4.108% | $158.8063 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.39 | 7.140% | $50.7736 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.62 | 4.664% | $16.3485 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.93 | $870.8543 | $870.85 | $870.80 | $870.90 | |