| 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 | $34.75 | 6.125% | $36.8784 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.92 | 12.786% | $209.6917 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.73 | 8.406% | $177.4931 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.69 | 4.241% | $102.8754 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.36 | 10.785% | $257.42 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.31 | 6.697% | $225.4614 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.83 | 13.855% | $139.8481 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.59 | $1,149.6681 | $1,149.67 | $1,149.70 | $1,149.70 | |