| 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 | 6.169% | $36.9999 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.29 | 9.426% | $160.0793 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.73 | 10.730% | $186.8347 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.98 | 8.652% | $87.9864 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.28 | 6.556% | $213.4104 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.32 | 5.494% | $38.3154 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.37 | 8.291% | $237.558 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.82 | $961.1841 | $961.19 | $961.20 | $961.20 | |