| 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 | $33.92 | 7.501% | $36.4643 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.75 | 11.455% | $209.2568 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.95 | 6.562% | $55.359 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.95 | 9.760% | $102.0219 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.72 | 13.841% | $279.7301 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.48 | 7.270% | $163.5653 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.44 | 5.372% | $9.9471 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.21 | $856.3445 | $856.35 | $856.30 | $856.40 | |