| 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 | $35.79 | 5.223% | $37.6593 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.91 | 11.387% | $55.5933 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.49 | 12.544% | $259.4027 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 9.782% | $158.6569 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.75 | 10.328% | $12.9635 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.26 | 3.800% | $243.1619 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.30 | 12.205% | $96.8329 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.02 | $864.2705 | $864.26 | $864.25 | $864.40 | |