| 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 | $34.75 | 7.576% | $37.3827 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.59 | 5.828% | $96.9279 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.53 | 8.143% | $250.3835 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.61 | 10.582% | $162.1243 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.95 | 8.691% | $178.1989 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.86 | 6.144% | $251.4127 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.87 | 8.196% | $181.6286 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.16 | $1,158.0586 | $1,158.05 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.00 | |