| 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 | $33.40 | 10.650% | $36.9571 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.37 | 11.168% | $90.4574 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.77 | 10.691% | $78.336 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.65 | 4.180% | $191.3266 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.58 | 8.433% | $58.0984 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.33 | 3.285% | $216.2065 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.73 | 4.482% | $206.5923 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.83 | $877.9743 | $877.99 | $878.00 | $878.00 | |