| 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 | $35.81 | 6.434% | $38.114 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.48 | 11.613% | $50.7616 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.37 | 12.663% | $69.1413 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.92 | 12.855% | $36.0233 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.29 | 12.681% | $13.8485 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.92 | 7.289% | $63.2147 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.93 | 11.430% | $275.1541 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.72 | $546.2575 | $546.24 | $546.20 | $546.20 | |