| 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 | $34.49 | 7.273% | $36.9985 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.61 | 5.415% | $110.2746 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.63 | 9.117% | $30.149 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.70 | 9.392% | $222.8315 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.84 | 5.394% | $12.4786 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.42 | 5.628% | $25.7944 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.85 | 8.474% | $159.2941 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.54 | $597.8207 | $597.81 | $597.85 | $597.80 | |