| 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 | $35.95 | 5.623% | $37.9715 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.53 | 6.435% | $62.2964 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.64 | 10.520% | $30.5477 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.87 | 11.832% | $136.2897 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.84 | 7.307% | $11.6321 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.68 | 12.255% | $181.4939 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.32 | 10.319% | $8.0754 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $423.83 | $468.3067 | $468.31 | $468.35 | $468.30 | |