| 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 | $33.28 | 8.709% | $36.1784 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.95 | 11.250% | $278.0694 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 12.267% | $160.306 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.30 | 3.656% | $106.0401 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.94 | 6.739% | $51.1707 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.53 | 9.224% | $241.9639 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.41 | 8.499% | $81.8191 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.20 | $955.5476 | $955.55 | $955.50 | $955.60 | |