| 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 | $33.97 | 8.606% | $36.8935 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.27 | 13.400% | $119.3762 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.32 | 10.479% | $200.3205 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.96 | 10.729% | $176.0148 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.73 | 8.283% | $58.1805 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.66 | 6.354% | $197.4568 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.36 | 6.605% | $50.4881 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.27 | $838.7304 | $838.73 | $838.75 | $838.80 | |