| 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 | $33.71 | 9.130% | $36.7877 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 7.353% | $129.1886 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.53 | 12.550% | $185.1785 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.57 | 5.671% | $181.2997 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.55 | 9.575% | $45.5284 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.46 | 5.522% | $110.2283 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 12.269% | $279.9764 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.54 | $968.1876 | $968.20 | $968.30 | $968.20 | |