| 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 | $30.75 | 8.111% | $33.2441 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.88 | 12.309% | $178.4365 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.28 | 5.856% | $110.3866 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 9.833% | $54.3454 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.79 | 10.235% | $48.2719 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.80 | 7.160% | $38.3633 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.66 | 11.797% | $204.2084 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.64 | $667.2562 | $667.26 | $667.25 | $667.20 | |