| 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 | $31.99 | 13.274% | $36.2364 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.46 | 11.622% | $29.5352 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.85 | 8.181% | $38.7829 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.35 | 4.784% | $180.5952 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.67 | 5.566% | $43.9894 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.73 | 5.863% | $216.7333 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.44 | 5.408% | $245.0104 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.49 | $790.8828 | $790.89 | $790.95 | $790.80 | |