| 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 | $35.39 | 5.240% | $37.2444 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.66 | 9.565% | $73.036 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.55 | 8.385% | $35.2793 | $35.28 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.60 | 12.248% | $243.1292 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 13.831% | $261.0145 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.74 | 8.481% | $99.5205 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.93 | 9.820% | $222.8577 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.17 | $972.0816 | $972.08 | $972.10 | $972.00 | |