| 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 | $34.73 | 8.844% | $37.8015 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.45 | 5.241% | $27.8362 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 4.284% | $179.8169 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.79 | 12.189% | $80.5405 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.60 | 10.316% | $160.6201 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.74 | 9.251% | $186.5352 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.51 | 8.102% | $236.2137 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.25 | $909.3641 | $909.37 | $909.35 | $909.20 | |