| 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 | $35.30 | 8.371% | $38.255 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.85 | 8.673% | $27.0052 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 5.135% | $262.5326 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.77 | 7.354% | $254.1821 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.34 | 11.219% | $80.4558 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.52 | 8.575% | $238.3438 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.39 | 4.668% | $211.8376 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.88 | $1,112.6121 | $1,112.62 | $1,112.65 | $1,112.60 | |