| 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 | $33.39 | 9.306% | $36.4973 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.64 | 7.436% | $16.803 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.63 | 12.580% | $66.0057 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.71 | 6.292% | $76.222 | $76.22 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.28 | 3.295% | $50.9038 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.29 | 5.772% | $195.9849 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.68 | 11.283% | $215.5329 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.62 | $657.9496 | $657.94 | $657.95 | $657.90 | |