| 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 | $35.50 | 7.499% | $38.1621 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.87 | 6.550% | $184.193 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.54 | 3.205% | $62.4803 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.83 | 4.870% | $26.0392 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.95 | 8.571% | $198.6306 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.87 | 8.676% | $68.3246 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.90 | 8.175% | $136.1923 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.46 | $714.0221 | $714.01 | $714.05 | $714.00 | |