| 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 | $33.44 | 8.742% | $36.3633 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.35 | 4.540% | $21.2739 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.56 | 11.535% | $10.6627 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.45 | 12.505% | $55.6337 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.70 | 11.379% | $18.6003 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.78 | 11.697% | $200.8089 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.48 | 9.519% | $267.7521 | $267.75 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.76 | $611.0949 | $611.08 | $611.05 | $611.20 | |