| 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 | $35.35 | 6.872% | $37.7793 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.28 | 11.376% | $145.1007 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.74 | 9.105% | $234.2921 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.54 | 9.365% | $16.9953 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.27 | 10.273% | $146.9608 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.39 | 3.409% | $84.1646 | $84.16 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.89 | 12.386% | $178.5701 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.46 | $843.8629 | $843.86 | $843.85 | $844.00 | |