| 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 | 6.550% | $37.8679 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.65 | 3.286% | $178.3233 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.57 | 12.209% | $216.0809 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.41 | 10.309% | $62.2253 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.82 | 11.453% | $174.7806 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.61 | 8.802% | $92.0574 | $92.06 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.77 | 9.640% | $66.6282 | $66.63 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.37 | $827.9636 | $827.97 | $828.00 | $828.00 | |