| 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 | $34.55 | 11.531% | $38.534 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.40 | 7.660% | $68.2564 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.26 | 3.803% | $8.5741 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.33 | 10.518% | $174.9831 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.48 | 8.449% | $14.6189 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.37 | 6.174% | $177.7034 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.77 | 13.495% | $202.895 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.16 | $685.5649 | $685.56 | $685.55 | $685.60 | |