| 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 | $35.51 | 3.597% | $36.7873 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.47 | 8.388% | $217.2854 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.67 | 10.330% | $263.3246 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.56 | 10.279% | $158.3165 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.33 | 8.578% | $271.8033 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.66 | 3.198% | $198.8213 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.73 | 4.132% | $88.231 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.93 | $1,234.5694 | $1,234.57 | $1,234.55 | $1,234.50 | |