| 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 | $35.70 | 6.501% | $38.0209 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.39 | 7.257% | $59.4097 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.51 | 5.725% | $60.8024 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.49 | 11.394% | $272.3472 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.99 | 6.662% | $183.448 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.61 | 7.699% | $49.1215 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.49 | 13.603% | $203.906 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.18 | $867.0557 | $867.06 | $867.00 | $866.90 | |