| 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 | $34.38 | 4.837% | $36.043 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.36 | 11.823% | $115.5803 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.85 | 6.719% | $197.2701 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.94 | 8.146% | $39.9491 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.40 | 11.632% | $250.5022 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.71 | 6.294% | $181.4545 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.66 | 10.223% | $148.4263 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.30 | $969.2255 | $969.22 | $969.25 | $969.20 | |