| 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 | $33.78 | 7.775% | $36.4064 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.31 | 3.814% | $17.9702 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.53 | 7.690% | $19.955 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.59 | 9.512% | $139.7264 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.27 | 8.631% | $20.9332 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.90 | 6.532% | $180.9979 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.37 | 4.288% | $98.4166 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.75 | $514.4057 | $514.42 | $514.40 | $514.40 | |