| 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 | $32.75 | 11.355% | $36.4688 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.99 | 7.565% | $146.2776 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.96 | 8.821% | $172.9819 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.50 | 5.467% | $179.8212 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.49 | 4.527% | $220.0189 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.51 | 12.850% | $45.7155 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.71 | 11.622% | $129.1578 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.91 | $930.4417 | $930.45 | $930.40 | $930.50 | |