| 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 | $36.37 | 6.332% | $38.6729 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.61 | 8.852% | $167.2076 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.59 | 10.604% | $82.4995 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.74 | 11.666% | $190.6585 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.33 | 8.222% | $65.2903 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.36 | 12.623% | $206.5055 | $206.51 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.76 | 9.858% | $219.4523 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.76 | $970.2866 | $970.29 | $970.25 | $970.40 | |