| 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 | $74.29 | 13.528% | $84.34 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.56 | 4.783% | $37.2608 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.33 | 12.239% | $208.0125 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.29 | 5.161% | $54.9887 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.80 | 13.835% | $28.2311 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.32 | 7.236% | $137.6052 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.33 | 12.612% | $280.7755 | $280.78 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.92 | $831.2138 | $831.22 | $831.25 | $831.20 | |