| 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 | $34.98 | 8.722% | $38.031 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.30 | 10.550% | $87.6662 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.37 | 12.752% | $248.4716 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.86 | 3.238% | $147.4858 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.97 | 5.736% | $135.3104 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.74 | 5.219% | $164.9203 | $164.92 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.97 | 11.824% | $90.5439 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.19 | $912.4292 | $912.43 | $912.40 | $912.40 | |