| 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 | $36.48 | 4.858% | $38.2522 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.81 | 11.745% | $172.9924 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.27 | 6.711% | $254.2603 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.83 | 11.484% | $259.5682 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.86 | 4.641% | $131.7012 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.62 | 11.634% | $246.2869 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.63 | 6.103% | $72.8185 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.50 | $1,175.8797 | $1,175.88 | $1,175.85 | $1,176.00 | |