| 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 | $36.50 | 3.374% | $37.7315 | $37.73 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.88 | 9.644% | $105.1267 | $105.13 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.59 | 13.563% | $110.8261 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.34 | 11.686% | $271.7767 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.87 | 12.485% | $148.334 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.68 | 8.555% | $236.3025 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.26 | 4.496% | $77.5987 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.12 | $987.6962 | $987.70 | $987.80 | $987.60 | |