| 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 | $33.70 | 8.425% | $36.5392 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.29 | 12.603% | $191.7516 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.95 | 3.172% | $254.7833 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.57 | 13.296% | $51.629 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.83 | 8.467% | $12.8316 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.85 | 11.631% | $200.7684 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.91 | 11.295% | $210.2474 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.10 | $958.5505 | $958.55 | $958.60 | $958.50 | |