| 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 | $35.65 | 7.784% | $38.425 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.57 | 12.457% | $158.0808 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.87 | 12.655% | $35.9031 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.47 | 3.267% | $126.4711 | $126.47 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 8.253% | $9.3422 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 13.871% | $40.1737 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.34 | 13.622% | $170.8193 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.81 | $579.2152 | $579.21 | $579.20 | $579.20 | |