| 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 | $35.49 | 6.475% | $37.788 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.74 | 12.844% | $131.7341 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.83 | 7.130% | $180.8676 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.28 | 9.257% | $129.2292 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.75 | 3.169% | $88.4674 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.64 | 7.547% | $102.858 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.39 | 8.626% | $173.139 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.12 | $844.0833 | $844.09 | $844.10 | $844.10 | |