| 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 | $35.54 | 6.848% | $37.9738 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.80 | 6.525% | $138.2695 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.79 | 9.872% | $112.9374 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.45 | 10.779% | $66.9659 | $66.97 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.47 | 3.511% | $85.3655 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.34 | 11.524% | $268.0368 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.53 | 7.773% | $125.5879 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.92 | $835.1368 | $835.15 | $835.10 | $835.20 | |