| 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 | $37.50 | 3.571% | $38.8391 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.79 | 9.305% | $168.1002 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 13.580% | $198.5719 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.29 | 13.557% | $108.2085 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.30 | 9.571% | $82.507 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.41 | 13.291% | $83.1669 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.94 | 13.820% | $31.8013 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.06 | $711.1949 | $711.20 | $711.15 | $711.20 | |