| 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 | $32.65 | 11.124% | $36.282 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.39 | 12.360% | $49.8766 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.25 | 8.510% | $92.5048 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.99 | 7.167% | $226.1117 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.49 | 13.494% | $99.2959 | $99.30 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 9.651% | $247.7126 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.85 | 11.515% | $126.9598 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.53 | $878.7434 | $878.74 | $878.75 | $878.80 | |