| 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 | $33.54 | 9.202% | $36.6264 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.48 | 7.582% | $77.9754 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 8.442% | $142.688 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.66 | 13.286% | $195.5996 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.47 | 5.133% | $115.0891 | $115.09 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.86 | 5.480% | $16.7291 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.31 | 4.623% | $197.0156 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.90 | $781.7232 | $781.74 | $781.80 | $781.70 | |