| 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 | $35.62 | 3.797% | $36.9725 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.71 | 13.501% | $26.9111 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.97 | 4.165% | $155.1746 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.86 | 9.312% | $273.127 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.89 | 7.221% | $157.4969 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.50 | 8.365% | $60.1426 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.67 | 8.130% | $78.5781 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.22 | $788.4028 | $788.40 | $788.40 | $788.40 | |