| 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 | $33.39 | 8.626% | $36.2702 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.80 | 9.655% | $53.5116 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.92 | 6.382% | $82.8929 | $82.89 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.58 | 10.502% | $135.4534 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.61 | 7.225% | $261.2108 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.86 | 9.289% | $74.1635 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.51 | 8.599% | $128.7007 | $128.70 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.67 | $772.2031 | $772.19 | $772.15 | $772.30 | |