| 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 | $35.90 | 5.227% | $37.7765 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.68 | 10.379% | $9.5809 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.79 | 3.536% | $21.5251 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.26 | 11.702% | $47.2053 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.56 | 12.401% | $233.2995 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.40 | 12.808% | $47.8306 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.53 | 12.465% | $137.8034 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.12 | $535.0213 | $535.03 | $535.10 | $535.00 | |