| 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 | $35.26 | 8.439% | $38.2356 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.63 | 5.205% | $194.24 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.97 | 4.243% | $143.8241 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.67 | 13.191% | $163.7534 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.44 | 10.228% | $60.0081 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.28 | 12.420% | $46.407 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.69 | 6.313% | $157.0137 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.94 | $803.4819 | $803.48 | $803.45 | $803.40 | |