| 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 | $35.42 | 5.272% | $37.2873 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.72 | 11.188% | $172.0301 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.37 | 4.568% | $67.3104 | $67.31 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.32 | 8.870% | $175.6291 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.95 | 8.725% | $84.7511 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.52 | 11.143% | $38.3666 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.86 | 13.564% | $11.1974 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.16 | $586.5720 | $586.58 | $586.60 | $586.60 | |