| 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 | $33.27 | 9.370% | $36.3874 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.55 | 11.733% | $56.481 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.42 | 7.429% | $168.0404 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.87 | 10.812% | $201.5338 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.86 | 12.824% | $276.2608 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.26 | 9.713% | $32.102 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.52 | 10.826% | $202.2796 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.75 | $973.0850 | $973.08 | $973.15 | $973.10 | |