| 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 | $33.80 | 7.304% | $36.2688 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.65 | 8.749% | $23.5442 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.28 | 10.349% | $74.2428 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.30 | 7.396% | $147.4547 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.54 | 13.541% | $269.7053 | $269.71 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.65 | 4.283% | $80.9757 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.42 | 10.863% | $237.7124 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.64 | $869.9039 | $869.90 | $869.90 | $869.90 | |