| 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 | $33.89 | 8.345% | $36.7181 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.73 | 13.668% | $62.2105 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.57 | 11.282% | $98.5625 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.95 | 9.428% | $137.8246 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.81 | 12.752% | $18.9536 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.62 | 10.850% | $92.6928 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.56 | 4.190% | $162.078 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.13 | $609.0401 | $609.03 | $609.00 | $609.10 | |