| 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 | $35.79 | 6.155% | $37.9929 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.79 | 6.752% | $248.508 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.39 | 9.265% | $175.2501 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.39 | 9.155% | $218.7357 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.91 | 9.147% | $50.1094 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.51 | 13.683% | $257.5034 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.81 | 13.229% | $83.5743 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.59 | $1,071.6738 | $1,071.67 | $1,071.65 | $1,071.70 | |