| 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 | $35.87 | 3.651% | $37.1796 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.82 | 4.509% | $214.0553 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.53 | 10.119% | $84.2741 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.52 | 12.705% | $6.2213 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.59 | 11.521% | $272.7692 | $272.77 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.77 | 13.794% | $163.6016 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.58 | 9.706% | $85.1099 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.68 | $863.2110 | $863.21 | $863.15 | $863.30 | |