| 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 | $32.96 | 8.736% | $35.8394 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.50 | 10.739% | $173.3065 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.25 | 3.146% | $39.4533 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.82 | 5.806% | $75.9899 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.69 | 13.210% | $190.9739 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.94 | 7.350% | $79.3746 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.82 | 5.433% | $262.3384 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.98 | $857.2760 | $857.27 | $857.25 | $857.30 | |