| 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 | $35.25 | 7.695% | $37.9625 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.98 | 8.589% | $148.7452 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.89 | 5.595% | $74.8563 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.86 | 6.457% | $234.0564 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.81 | 9.608% | $178.4528 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.75 | 10.714% | $129.2586 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.29 | 8.161% | $20.8643 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.83 | $824.1961 | $824.20 | $824.15 | $824.40 | |