| 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 | $33.84 | 9.217% | $36.959 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.78 | 4.545% | $88.6333 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.54 | 3.786% | $130.2929 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.59 | 13.186% | $110.4582 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.85 | 13.309% | $160.7288 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.82 | 11.296% | $46.544 | $46.54 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.58 | 3.181% | $65.6025 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.00 | $639.2187 | $639.21 | $639.25 | $639.20 | |