| 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 | $35.31 | 7.675% | $38.02 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.70 | 8.254% | $6.1705 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.60 | 7.423% | $252.0144 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.41 | 13.161% | $278.84 | $278.84 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.44 | 5.716% | $184.411 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.33 | 3.544% | $85.2478 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.94 | 13.464% | $148.5698 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.73 | $993.2735 | $993.27 | $993.20 | $993.20 | |