| 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 | $35.25 | 10.205% | $38.8473 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.30 | 5.537% | $22.4794 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.47 | 8.165% | $38.3661 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.66 | 12.754% | $160.8549 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.29 | 8.818% | $182.0416 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 11.128% | $258.0948 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.37 | 4.640% | $235.8272 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.59 | $936.5113 | $936.51 | $936.55 | $936.50 | |