| 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 | $36.25 | 3.477% | $37.5104 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.88 | 9.493% | $245.1329 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.91 | 9.556% | $172.9999 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.35 | 10.122% | $207.4148 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.35 | 12.601% | $8.2762 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.78 | 6.781% | $233.6155 | $233.62 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.25 | 12.500% | $268.0313 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.77 | $1,172.9810 | $1,172.98 | $1,173.00 | $1,172.90 | |