| 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 | $34.75 | 11.511% | $38.7501 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.47 | 5.525% | $114.463 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.65 | 9.115% | $217.8481 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.90 | 13.583% | $11.2447 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.39 | 3.152% | $81.8924 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.26 | 3.703% | $138.1946 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.49 | 9.519% | $245.8592 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.91 | $848.2521 | $848.24 | $848.25 | $848.30 | |