| 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 | $35.50 | 7.850% | $38.2868 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.92 | 5.324% | $114.7189 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.63 | 12.760% | $205.9336 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.69 | 7.519% | $181.3738 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.69 | 4.538% | $106.3047 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.36 | 9.110% | $267.7123 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.67 | 9.219% | $246.4745 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.46 | $1,160.8046 | $1,160.79 | $1,160.75 | $1,160.80 | |