| 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 | $35.95 | 5.678% | $37.9912 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.75 | 10.780% | $200.2349 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.98 | 8.509% | $256.0595 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.88 | 12.432% | $216.8588 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.63 | 5.423% | $122.9548 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.70 | 10.859% | $20.7306 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 3.437% | $179.608 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.53 | $1,034.4378 | $1,034.43 | $1,034.45 | $1,034.50 | |