| 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 | $35.89 | 5.732% | $37.9472 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.64 | 12.596% | $90.7974 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.67 | 6.651% | $182.0213 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.97 | 8.863% | $170.8823 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.40 | 8.132% | $269.6812 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.93 | 7.161% | $115.6589 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.74 | 13.203% | $181.9625 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.24 | $1,048.9508 | $1,048.95 | $1,048.95 | $1,049.00 | |