| 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 | $34.63 | 3.858% | $35.966 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.60 | 8.787% | $173.6241 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.46 | 11.567% | $268.274 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.66 | 13.762% | $219.1739 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.68 | 9.312% | $124.2659 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.33 | 4.445% | $50.4783 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.42 | 5.332% | $104.7211 | $104.72 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.78 | $976.5033 | $976.50 | $976.40 | $976.60 | |