| 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 | $33.36 | 8.668% | $36.2516 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.89 | 8.431% | $170.1174 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.59 | 5.516% | $55.4909 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.62 | 9.766% | $12.7548 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.31 | 12.602% | $276.224 | $276.22 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.37 | 10.395% | $260.9407 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.73 | 6.366% | $183.726 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.87 | $995.5054 | $995.50 | $995.50 | $995.50 | |