| 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 | $33.39 | 7.792% | $35.9917 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.76 | 3.672% | $162.5162 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.90 | 10.149% | $138.6776 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.93 | 8.549% | $100.8746 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.50 | 8.283% | $119.6527 | $119.65 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.84 | 11.665% | $170.6688 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.84 | 8.536% | $134.411 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.16 | $862.7926 | $862.79 | $862.75 | $862.90 | |