| 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 | $35.35 | 9.276% | $38.6291 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.44 | 10.343% | $42.4158 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.77 | 5.525% | $77.8458 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.25 | 11.818% | $232.861 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.33 | 12.645% | $250.4436 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.40 | 12.818% | $13.9894 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.65 | 10.563% | $198.6264 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.19 | $854.8111 | $854.82 | $854.85 | $854.70 | |