| 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 | $34.95 | 8.295% | $37.8491 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.86 | 4.486% | $149.2687 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.47 | 8.505% | $106.8449 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.71 | 6.717% | $263.2815 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.35 | 12.256% | $91.3203 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.87 | 6.173% | $173.9857 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.30 | 5.811% | $48.9905 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.51 | $871.5407 | $871.54 | $871.55 | $871.50 | |