| 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 | $33.64 | 7.485% | $36.158 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.52 | 10.193% | $123.9892 | $123.99 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.55 | 8.582% | $57.0598 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.66 | 9.724% | $272.8397 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.82 | 10.725% | $269.9697 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.34 | 13.791% | $157.4185 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.75 | 12.445% | $129.0306 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.28 | $1,046.4655 | $1,046.47 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.50 | |