| 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 | $33.45 | 11.329% | $37.2396 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.41 | 12.815% | $78.3049 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.47 | 13.599% | $258.4036 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.49 | 9.849% | $7.1292 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 6.418% | $148.9639 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.45 | 11.389% | $23.8929 | $23.89 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.86 | 8.106% | $74.4418 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.11 | $628.3759 | $628.36 | $628.40 | $628.30 | |