| 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 | $35.42 | 8.143% | $38.3043 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.97 | 10.272% | $80.4655 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.82 | 11.527% | $277.5015 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.85 | 10.625% | $221.0841 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.61 | 8.675% | $132.1597 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.82 | 11.630% | $60.0793 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.56 | 3.374% | $164.9436 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.05 | $974.5380 | $974.53 | $974.55 | $974.60 | |