| 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 | $36.39 | 3.494% | $37.6615 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.50 | 6.468% | $113.3884 | $113.39 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.70 | 5.652% | $249.0218 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.34 | 12.374% | $30.7231 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.33 | 7.773% | $141.5383 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.63 | 7.267% | $54.3093 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.54 | 7.130% | $154.8457 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.43 | $781.4881 | $781.49 | $781.45 | $781.40 | |