| 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 | $37.32 | 3.625% | $38.6729 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.91 | 5.782% | $167.0404 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 9.705% | $224.8623 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.78 | 6.483% | $16.803 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.47 | 9.249% | $10.3459 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.59 | 7.211% | $198.9729 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.84 | 10.180% | $156.2793 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.88 | $812.9767 | $812.97 | $812.95 | $813.00 | |