| 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 | $33.25 | 10.774% | $36.8324 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.76 | 13.424% | $36.0235 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.69 | 8.312% | $38.6566 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.98 | 8.582% | $39.0678 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.54 | 7.378% | $232.5163 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.89 | 9.349% | $171.5576 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.71 | 6.312% | $132.5817 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.82 | $687.2359 | $687.24 | $687.20 | $687.30 | |