| 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 | $36.57 | 3.518% | $37.8565 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.83 | 7.758% | $83.8681 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.57 | 13.550% | $131.2297 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.32 | 12.114% | $197.6794 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.50 | 10.673% | $184.2705 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.51 | 5.539% | $110.2988 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.63 | 4.707% | $173.4262 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.93 | $918.6292 | $918.64 | $918.65 | $918.70 | |