| 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 | $35.60 | 8.329% | $38.5651 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.36 | 5.304% | $73.0389 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.71 | 8.228% | $178.2623 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.46 | 3.395% | $26.3244 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.65 | 11.221% | $225.3894 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.44 | 4.804% | $216.3574 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.76 | 13.799% | $102.146 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.98 | $860.0835 | $860.09 | $860.05 | $860.10 | |