| 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 | $37.87 | 8.559% | $41.1113 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.64 | 10.487% | $78.048 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.38 | 13.630% | $249.2815 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.64 | 6.655% | $11.3481 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 12.345% | $237.5647 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.55 | 7.731% | $36.1438 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.46 | 8.464% | $215.2577 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.00 | $868.7551 | $868.75 | $868.75 | $868.70 | |