| 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 | $35.96 | 5.535% | $37.9504 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.25 | 7.262% | $186.904 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.66 | 11.674% | $158.1974 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.59 | 13.655% | $190.4744 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.30 | 5.777% | $251.0088 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.41 | 10.521% | $28.0834 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.67 | 6.574% | $27.3575 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.84 | $879.9759 | $879.97 | $879.95 | $880.10 | |