| 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 | $34.87 | 7.126% | $37.3548 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.75 | 4.484% | $43.6221 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.83 | 8.852% | $40.0902 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.64 | 12.531% | $160.5142 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.35 | 11.808% | $273.2028 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.68 | 3.648% | $142.7026 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.44 | 3.369% | $174.1147 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.56 | $871.6014 | $871.58 | $871.55 | $871.60 | |