| 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 | $35.59 | 8.316% | $38.5497 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.98 | 6.204% | $39.2742 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.34 | 8.233% | $174.6231 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.48 | 10.285% | $257.4934 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.66 | 9.362% | $63.0581 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.58 | 6.111% | $130.0709 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.30 | 13.227% | $169.0479 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.93 | $872.1173 | $872.11 | $872.05 | $872.10 | |