| 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 | $35.83 | 6.474% | $38.1496 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.64 | 7.415% | $78.0263 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 8.259% | $37.4684 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.68 | 11.556% | $242.8351 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.53 | 4.832% | $225.9444 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.99 | 11.232% | $193.5326 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.89 | 3.707% | $144.0387 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.17 | $959.9951 | $960.00 | $960.05 | $959.80 | |