| 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 | $35.51 | 6.651% | $37.8718 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.64 | 12.318% | $34.4142 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.47 | 4.141% | $85.8851 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.99 | 11.547% | $165.0784 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.94 | 9.430% | $62.3094 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.83 | 9.588% | $135.7028 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.45 | 12.321% | $195.944 | $195.94 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.83 | $717.2057 | $717.20 | $717.20 | $717.20 | |