| 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 | $35.55 | 7.126% | $38.0833 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.98 | 8.197% | $56.2408 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.94 | 8.718% | $19.504 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.50 | 13.712% | $74.4814 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.30 | 11.780% | $199.3037 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.45 | 5.371% | $161.6918 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.38 | 4.447% | $29.6421 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.10 | $578.9471 | $578.93 | $579.00 | $578.90 | |