| 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 | $34.64 | 7.271% | $37.1587 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.34 | 12.484% | $178.1072 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.95 | 10.698% | $17.6563 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.31 | 12.595% | $261.5694 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.40 | 9.235% | $43.0386 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.47 | 4.544% | $129.0805 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.78 | 3.217% | $150.4697 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.89 | $817.0804 | $817.09 | $817.05 | $817.20 | |