| 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 | $35.65 | 6.795% | $38.0724 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.68 | 6.290% | $81.5032 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.42 | 7.433% | $75.6543 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.26 | 7.593% | $227.301 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.67 | 10.531% | $259.3831 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.62 | 6.456% | $152.8921 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.78 | 10.272% | $208.1715 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.08 | $1,042.9776 | $1,042.96 | $1,042.95 | $1,043.10 | |