| 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 | $34.98 | 8.667% | $38.0117 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 5.646% | $83.249 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.82 | 9.657% | $97.3973 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.49 | 9.654% | $205.5903 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 13.556% | $23.5629 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.76 | 12.632% | $8.7402 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.42 | 11.679% | $258.4475 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.02 | $714.9989 | $715.00 | $715.00 | $714.90 | |