| 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 | $58.55 | 6.538% | $62.378 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 10.285% | $31.2879 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.47 | 11.204% | $133.9675 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.83 | 9.806% | $234.7982 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.88 | 12.365% | $108.8592 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.53 | 7.375% | $41.3716 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.54 | 13.283% | $221.5136 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.17 | $834.1760 | $834.18 | $834.15 | $834.30 | |