| 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 | $35.37 | 8.500% | $38.3765 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.86 | 13.414% | $157.4867 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.90 | 5.476% | $258.3107 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.48 | 11.525% | $220.2396 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.49 | 12.614% | $136.8147 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.90 | 9.802% | $37.2229 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.41 | 10.222% | $113.9806 | $113.98 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.41 | $962.4317 | $962.43 | $962.45 | $962.40 | |