| 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 | $34.56 | 6.438% | $36.785 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.76 | 9.857% | $248.0132 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.26 | 13.641% | $67.3437 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.50 | 7.545% | $238.2122 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.78 | 10.787% | $181.4469 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.34 | 13.668% | $128.8313 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.89 | 12.408% | $251.6703 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.09 | $1,152.3026 | $1,152.30 | $1,152.30 | $1,152.20 | |