| 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 | $34.57 | 9.302% | $37.7857 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.64 | 6.571% | $91.2674 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.74 | 3.623% | $250.4982 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.33 | 8.716% | $138.4281 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.80 | 5.467% | $85.2173 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.87 | 5.320% | $241.0459 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.76 | 5.735% | $34.6388 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.71 | $878.8814 | $878.90 | $878.90 | $878.80 | |