| 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 | $35.35 | 8.161% | $38.2349 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.86 | 13.529% | $78.1761 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.78 | 5.685% | $35.7004 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.84 | 4.472% | $28.0403 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.57 | 10.144% | $162.5395 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.85 | 6.460% | $47.7473 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.36 | 6.624% | $189.1083 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.61 | $579.5468 | $579.55 | $579.60 | $579.40 | |