| 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 | $34.85 | 7.400% | $37.4289 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.55 | 3.715% | $176.8859 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 13.784% | $283.7204 | $283.72 | $283.70 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.68 | 5.730% | $200.5487 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.43 | 7.262% | $263.2531 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.77 | 13.468% | $84.84 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.40 | 10.470% | $221.3819 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.03 | $1,268.0589 | $1,268.06 | $1,268.10 | $1,268.00 | |