| 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 | $32.50 | 13.136% | $36.7692 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.32 | 6.283% | $177.8327 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.73 | 5.427% | $262.2286 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.63 | 9.721% | $121.3843 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.54 | 6.574% | $149.7791 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.42 | 7.559% | $151.0343 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.54 | 12.733% | $277.9319 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.68 | $1,176.9601 | $1,176.95 | $1,177.05 | $1,176.90 | |