| 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 | $34.81 | 5.400% | $36.6897 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.86 | 9.809% | $74.5164 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.49 | 7.763% | $52.2543 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.84 | 10.465% | $250.5788 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.76 | 4.280% | $234.3797 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.38 | 13.220% | $271.026 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.80 | 4.300% | $63.4144 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.94 | $982.8593 | $982.86 | $982.90 | $982.90 | |