| 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 | $35.37 | 5.340% | $37.2588 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.35 | 11.731% | $42.8488 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.63 | 9.532% | $95.9829 | $95.98 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.69 | 13.440% | $183.4211 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.41 | 11.359% | $159.6999 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.86 | 6.816% | $76.758 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.63 | 12.332% | $214.1385 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.94 | $810.1080 | $810.11 | $810.10 | $810.10 | |