| 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 | $30.79 | 9.476% | $33.7077 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.89 | 8.618% | $80.2578 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.36 | 8.173% | $22.024 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.73 | 5.259% | $150.2362 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.60 | 11.532% | $137.8536 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.38 | 8.856% | $43.9561 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.99 | 9.284% | $18.5674 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.74 | $486.6028 | $486.61 | $486.55 | $486.70 | |