| 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 | $35.32 | 8.488% | $38.318 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.73 | 12.354% | $21.0439 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.61 | 12.867% | $27.7766 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.75 | 6.671% | $249.3435 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.45 | 10.456% | $260.0687 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.97 | 3.522% | $57.9413 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.56 | 9.267% | $159.049 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.39 | $813.5410 | $813.54 | $813.55 | $813.40 | |