| 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 | $35.51 | 5.789% | $37.5657 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.28 | 12.853% | $18.3725 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.35 | 9.837% | $180.5171 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.77 | 10.618% | $236.4681 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.25 | 8.787% | $261.3608 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.98 | 7.696% | $51.6725 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.43 | 9.608% | $144.0578 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.57 | $930.0145 | $930.02 | $929.90 | $930.20 | |