| 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 | $35.59 | 3.827% | $36.952 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.88 | 12.742% | $144.1745 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.75 | 8.529% | $86.5519 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.51 | 8.730% | $245.197 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.90 | 8.419% | $159.2675 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.50 | 3.260% | $13.9401 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.77 | 12.493% | $275.3491 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.90 | $961.4321 | $961.43 | $961.40 | $961.50 | |