| 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 | $33.61 | 8.598% | $36.4998 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.84 | 5.515% | $26.2099 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.39 | 6.807% | $209.7583 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.83 | 10.191% | $230.1119 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.35 | 4.797% | $177.4737 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.49 | 12.712% | $80.5778 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.30 | 9.474% | $37.5496 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.81 | $798.1810 | $798.18 | $798.15 | $798.20 | |