| 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 | $35.55 | 3.412% | $36.763 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.97 | 3.505% | $179.0326 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.35 | 9.352% | $172.0654 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.35 | 8.158% | $83.6602 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.69 | 11.838% | $13.0739 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.95 | 12.836% | $187.2513 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 11.286% | $272.5951 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.81 | $944.4415 | $944.44 | $944.40 | $944.60 | |