| 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 | $32.98 | 8.533% | $35.7942 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.68 | 13.637% | $284.8652 | $284.87 | $284.85 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.36 | 7.825% | $257.0117 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.41 | 12.778% | $238.424 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.25 | 9.822% | $197.9542 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.39 | 6.408% | $133.425 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.53 | 10.220% | $251.8858 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.60 | $1,399.3601 | $1,399.36 | $1,399.35 | $1,399.40 | |