| 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 | $32.47 | 11.725% | $36.2771 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.44 | 12.282% | $7.231 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.88 | 10.395% | $173.1877 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.25 | 9.705% | $86.9412 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 4.625% | $185.5629 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.93 | 7.479% | $106.329 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.48 | 3.817% | $244.4683 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.81 | $839.9972 | $840.00 | $840.05 | $840.00 | |