| 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 | $35.36 | 8.230% | $38.2701 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.54 | 12.460% | $212.0321 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.32 | 13.207% | $241.4932 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.86 | 13.148% | $238.5839 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.83 | 8.813% | $260.9662 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.32 | 9.594% | $6.9263 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.57 | 10.688% | $6.1653 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.80 | $1,004.4371 | $1,004.44 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.50 | |