| 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 | $32.58 | 11.250% | $36.2453 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.59 | 11.250% | $54.0564 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.41 | 7.535% | $180.0243 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.99 | 7.596% | $217.3332 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.75 | 10.312% | $47.1584 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.62 | 4.847% | $256.4767 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.25 | 8.543% | $189.1362 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.19 | $980.4305 | $980.44 | $980.45 | $980.40 | |