| 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 | $235.50 | 3.789% | $244.4231 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.70 | 12.868% | $35.7792 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.88 | 7.271% | $173.6503 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.87 | 3.414% | $172.5669 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.29 | 13.741% | $259.6593 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.85 | 13.251% | $39.468 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.28 | 10.399% | $10.245 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.37 | $935.7918 | $935.80 | $935.75 | $935.90 | |