| 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 | $35.25 | 9.547% | $38.6153 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.37 | 13.379% | $33.2994 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.67 | 13.712% | $187.2496 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.50 | 12.672% | $199.9928 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.29 | 6.565% | $144.1718 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 10.432% | $255.9262 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.37 | 9.527% | $16.8343 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.20 | $876.0894 | $876.09 | $876.10 | $876.00 | |