| 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 | $33.45 | 9.125% | $36.5023 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.54 | 3.671% | $93.8637 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.93 | 9.839% | $70.2201 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.64 | 10.462% | $265.8158 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.87 | 9.310% | $108.0748 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.74 | 7.356% | $207.9915 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.45 | 4.454% | $194.7545 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.62 | $977.2227 | $977.21 | $977.15 | $977.30 | |