| 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 | $35.95 | 6.411% | $38.2548 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.57 | 8.869% | $82.2723 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.40 | 9.133% | $250.3511 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.65 | 9.495% | $77.3582 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.78 | 3.358% | $143.4402 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.93 | 7.469% | $162.203 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.27 | 4.158% | $213.8051 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.55 | $967.6847 | $967.68 | $967.65 | $967.80 | |