| 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 | $37.44 | 3.475% | $38.741 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.77 | 9.342% | $10.6827 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.76 | 13.148% | $129.8486 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.90 | 10.314% | $199.558 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.62 | 5.632% | $146.4271 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.84 | 9.784% | $117.2932 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.39 | 9.108% | $267.7401 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.72 | $910.2907 | $910.29 | $910.35 | $910.20 | |