| 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 | $35.81 | 7.715% | $38.5727 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.80 | 9.679% | $116.0404 | $116.04 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.70 | 3.522% | $123.9158 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.43 | 13.165% | $258.5028 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.34 | 4.665% | $31.7554 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.29 | 7.634% | $107.9461 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.77 | 3.394% | $164.1587 | $164.16 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.14 | $840.8919 | $840.90 | $840.85 | $840.90 | |