| 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 | $33.94 | 8.479% | $36.8178 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 5.115% | $51.8217 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.91 | 9.273% | $187.8512 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.49 | 8.660% | $181.9946 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.77 | 6.189% | $74.0881 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.84 | 6.481% | $58.3942 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.25 | 8.478% | $256.2793 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.50 | $847.2469 | $847.24 | $847.25 | $847.30 | |