| 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 | 8.855% | $36.314 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.91 | 11.215% | $21.0308 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.95 | 3.832% | $139.083 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.37 | 9.493% | $209.5368 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.73 | 11.793% | $243.4069 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.92 | 4.205% | $23.8838 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.42 | 9.336% | $161.1831 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.66 | $834.4384 | $834.43 | $834.50 | $834.40 | |