| 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 | 4.315% | $36.771 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.35 | 13.466% | $272.7155 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.31 | 4.409% | $12.8527 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.85 | 13.633% | $256.6401 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.78 | 7.874% | $250.0304 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.96 | 11.394% | $277.3265 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.38 | 12.240% | $199.0913 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.88 | $1,305.4275 | $1,305.43 | $1,305.45 | $1,305.40 | |