| 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 | $35.98 | 6.865% | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.25 | 11.659% | $104.122 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.94 | 5.175% | $97.7496 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.69 | 9.502% | $97.1173 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.60 | 4.573% | $245.3283 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.95 | 5.595% | $14.7305 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.91 | 3.839% | $242.8898 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.32 | $840.3875 | $840.39 | $840.40 | $840.30 | |