| 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 | $35.75 | 8.363% | $38.7398 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 3.527% | $256.3329 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.85 | 8.573% | $24.8089 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.59 | 7.544% | $83.4434 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.84 | 11.755% | $22.1722 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.67 | 8.194% | $264.7183 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.56 | 12.193% | $271.0134 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.86 | $961.2289 | $961.22 | $961.20 | $961.10 | |