| 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 | $33.37 | 8.748% | $36.2892 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.59 | 5.671% | $240.4966 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.97 | 6.669% | $188.7721 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 5.842% | $37.9867 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.38 | 12.181% | $71.1003 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.94 | 7.523% | $159.0695 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.42 | 9.228% | $182.8695 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.56 | $916.5839 | $916.59 | $916.55 | $916.70 | |