| 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 | $35.40 | 3.350% | $36.5859 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.74 | 13.242% | $50.6645 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.46 | 5.851% | $25.8912 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.82 | 8.122% | $79.8157 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.94 | 4.413% | $234.8666 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.93 | 11.699% | $50.1864 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.32 | 3.432% | $224.7784 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.61 | $702.7887 | $702.80 | $702.80 | $702.90 | |