| 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 | $35.98 | 7.223% | $38.5788 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.49 | 9.541% | $204.283 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.79 | 5.134% | $242.6388 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.71 | 13.810% | $8.7748 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.63 | 7.616% | $200.8437 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.96 | 10.674% | $54.186 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.63 | 6.866% | $168.4529 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.19 | $917.7580 | $917.75 | $917.80 | $917.80 | |