| 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 | $35.89 | 4.297% | $37.4322 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.36 | 8.778% | $125.4863 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.87 | 13.359% | $283.2501 | $283.25 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.93 | 3.775% | $74.6454 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 12.770% | $164.3623 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.70 | 11.214% | $40.8155 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.48 | 4.247% | $56.7938 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.98 | $782.7856 | $782.79 | $782.80 | $782.80 | |