| 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 | $36.68 | 12.125% | $41.1275 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.96 | 9.757% | $198.6163 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.73 | 7.242% | $7.2174 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.31 | 9.719% | $225.2641 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.56 | 8.470% | $55.9271 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.60 | 6.653% | $83.8293 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.25 | 7.685% | $170.4115 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.09 | $782.3932 | $782.40 | $782.40 | $782.30 | |