| 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 | $33.34 | 8.853% | $36.2916 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.57 | 11.290% | $187.6016 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.73 | 8.264% | $84.1536 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.97 | 9.277% | $22.9154 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.77 | 4.761% | $72.0441 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.66 | 7.140% | $233.2009 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.38 | 11.617% | $50.6518 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.42 | $686.8590 | $686.85 | $686.85 | $686.90 | |