| 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 | $33.29 | 8.175% | $36.0115 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.37 | 10.298% | $97.4703 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.65 | 7.233% | $221.597 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.25 | 9.848% | $156.2588 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.30 | 8.837% | $153.7867 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.69 | 11.462% | $157.9305 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.51 | 8.871% | $143.1763 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.06 | $966.2311 | $966.24 | $966.25 | $966.30 | |