| 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 | $33.59 | 9.633% | $36.8257 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.55 | 6.501% | $198.6776 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 11.198% | $243.4347 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.38 | 13.764% | $212.0333 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.58 | 7.417% | $164.971 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.30 | 6.272% | $217.1137 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.82 | 8.108% | $128.4539 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.14 | $1,201.5099 | $1,201.50 | $1,201.55 | $1,201.50 | |