| 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 | $34.51 | 4.276% | $35.9856 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.61 | 6.605% | $10.2447 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 8.796% | $236.4028 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.32 | 11.738% | $166.8472 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 12.478% | $272.9729 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.83 | 3.334% | $133.1252 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 3.536% | $229.1045 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.53 | $1,084.6829 | $1,084.68 | $1,084.70 | $1,084.60 | |