| 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 | $36.77 | 6.289% | $39.0825 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.94 | 6.169% | $183.6087 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.46 | 8.587% | $80.8539 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.73 | 12.536% | $91.9757 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.87 | 6.311% | $260.3237 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.42 | 7.231% | $15.4627 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.81 | 12.622% | $131.5538 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.00 | $802.8610 | $802.85 | $802.85 | $803.00 | |