| 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 | $33.40 | 8.540% | $36.2524 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.27 | 10.543% | $144.0044 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.28 | 7.333% | $97.9736 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.48 | 12.736% | $162.881 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.68 | 13.209% | $69.8273 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.42 | 12.725% | $97.4169 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.84 | 11.172% | $47.6261 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.37 | $655.9817 | $655.98 | $656.00 | $656.00 | |