| 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 | $34.25 | 11.687% | $38.2528 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.79 | 13.820% | $251.3032 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.56 | 10.219% | $141.6975 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.38 | 13.646% | $182.2655 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.73 | 12.298% | $98.519 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.28 | 7.352% | $82.9616 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.75 | 11.776% | $53.373 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.74 | $848.3726 | $848.37 | $848.30 | $848.50 | |