| 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 | $31.35 | 13.479% | $35.5757 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.86 | 8.788% | $81.4387 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.97 | 4.677% | $51.2603 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.71 | 9.659% | $146.625 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.97 | 8.491% | $53.128 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.84 | 13.487% | $193.8812 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.74 | 10.804% | $270.0737 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.44 | $831.9826 | $831.99 | $832.05 | $832.00 | |