| 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 | $35.78 | 5.715% | $37.8248 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.80 | 13.233% | $60.9194 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.80 | 7.672% | $260.3509 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.53 | 8.588% | $217.7515 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.33 | 11.746% | $18.2481 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.83 | 11.860% | $254.8506 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.70 | 11.659% | $129.1895 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.77 | $979.1348 | $979.13 | $979.10 | $979.20 | |