| 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 | $35.39 | 8.404% | $38.3642 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.61 | 8.852% | $177.0042 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.69 | 12.858% | $255.8378 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.95 | 6.625% | $254.7804 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 3.236% | $235.8013 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.47 | 12.697% | $271.0025 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.58 | 4.362% | $147.7557 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.10 | $1,380.5461 | $1,380.54 | $1,380.55 | $1,380.60 | |