| 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 | 9.618% | $38.0923 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.83 | 9.141% | $80.5788 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.55 | 13.830% | $34.7751 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.35 | 3.776% | $140.4608 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.39 | 10.501% | $276.6835 | $276.68 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.26 | 10.269% | $90.7073 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.92 | 3.280% | $171.3622 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.05 | $832.6600 | $832.66 | $832.70 | $832.80 | |