| 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 | $36.93 | 12.555% | $41.5666 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.92 | 9.142% | $78.4949 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.30 | 7.125% | $148.1539 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.46 | 12.460% | $232.1849 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.46 | 3.445% | $56.3361 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.89 | 5.529% | $72.6989 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.38 | 9.618% | $197.7289 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.34 | $827.1642 | $827.16 | $827.20 | $827.20 | |