| 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 | $36.56 | 3.508% | $37.8425 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 4.693% | $18.1852 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.90 | 9.743% | $80.0026 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.44 | 13.539% | $124.2571 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.43 | 4.463% | $56.8592 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.27 | 5.254% | $209.7396 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.63 | 6.403% | $187.9396 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.60 | $714.8258 | $714.83 | $714.85 | $714.80 | |