| 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 | $35.75 | 8.260% | $38.703 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.45 | 4.230% | $81.7684 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.45 | 8.646% | $259.0664 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 4.356% | $168.8376 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.85 | 9.528% | $177.2711 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.92 | 13.587% | $83.9635 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.61 | 6.609% | $240.5206 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.82 | $1,050.1306 | $1,050.13 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.20 | |