| 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 | $33.53 | 7.865% | $36.1671 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.76 | 7.350% | $23.3594 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.75 | 8.105% | $7.2971 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.93 | 4.608% | $158.9309 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.52 | 5.535% | $147.2424 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.67 | 7.263% | $104.7638 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.33 | 7.872% | $134.1173 | $134.12 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.49 | $611.8780 | $611.88 | $611.85 | $611.90 | |