| 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 | $35.71 | 8.854% | $38.8718 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.29 | 8.714% | $81.8508 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.42 | 10.482% | $193.8075 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.94 | 9.602% | $77.7517 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.45 | 10.760% | $78.0304 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.63 | 3.525% | $173.539 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.81 | 9.383% | $202.1507 | $202.15 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.25 | $846.0019 | $846.00 | $846.00 | $846.10 | |