| 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 | $35.83 | 5.468% | $37.7892 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.48 | 7.850% | $6.9887 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.77 | 3.125% | $237.9816 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.33 | 11.188% | $71.5272 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.86 | 6.558% | $253.4589 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.45 | 4.492% | $257.5205 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.77 | 4.206% | $251.9388 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.49 | $1,117.2049 | $1,117.21 | $1,117.25 | $1,117.20 | |