| 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 | $35.73 | 4.869% | $37.4697 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.90 | 11.438% | $40.0062 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.82 | 12.125% | $114.1657 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.69 | 11.735% | $32.0568 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.51 | 11.288% | $194.2087 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.92 | 9.692% | $26.2383 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.80 | 8.484% | $257.975 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.37 | $702.1204 | $702.14 | $702.10 | $702.20 | |