| 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 | $35.50 | 3.431% | $36.718 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.82 | 7.356% | $152.2523 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.74 | 3.500% | $81.4959 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.72 | 9.623% | $140.0105 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.34 | 4.199% | $177.4926 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.31 | 10.742% | $266.1241 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.65 | 13.530% | $214.1743 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.08 | $1,068.2677 | $1,068.26 | $1,068.20 | $1,068.30 | |