| 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 | $35.33 | 9.684% | $38.7514 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.98 | 7.428% | $75.1781 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.66 | 3.616% | $179.9395 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.98 | 9.135% | $20.7138 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.53 | 10.271% | $163.7855 | $163.79 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.67 | 11.848% | $42.1331 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.55 | 3.310% | $35.6936 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.70 | $556.1950 | $556.19 | $556.25 | $556.20 | |