| 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 | $33.76 | 6.526% | $35.9632 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.74 | 12.308% | $241.1702 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.90 | 8.818% | $268.6716 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.26 | 4.635% | $250.3497 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.98 | 11.785% | $90.5235 | $90.52 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.79 | 4.183% | $145.6374 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 9.624% | $177.3826 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.24 | $1,209.6982 | $1,209.69 | $1,209.65 | $1,209.70 | |