| 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 | $33.79 | 12.363% | $37.9675 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.78 | 3.329% | $46.2707 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.41 | 3.104% | $234.4688 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 5.505% | $8.8202 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.65 | 6.847% | $176.9921 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.36 | 8.257% | $249.3808 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.81 | 8.730% | $266.1819 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.16 | $1,020.0820 | $1,020.08 | $1,020.05 | $1,020.20 | |