| 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 | $33.45 | 7.670% | $36.0156 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.68 | 6.386% | $82.6406 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.81 | 13.857% | $156.9063 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.28 | 7.413% | $240.9059 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 3.176% | $256.1447 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.30 | 7.280% | $169.8242 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.56 | 6.601% | $234.0532 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.34 | $1,176.4905 | $1,176.49 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.40 | |