| 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 | $34.50 | 10.345% | $38.069 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.34 | 8.815% | $141.8295 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.87 | 4.581% | $13.4596 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.49 | 5.220% | $223.582 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.70 | 9.655% | $250.781 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.75 | 5.431% | $14.4968 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.65 | 6.247% | $6.003 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.30 | $688.2209 | $688.22 | $688.25 | $688.30 | |