| 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 | $35.33 | 3.175% | $36.4517 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.92 | 12.615% | $87.7496 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.97 | 3.474% | $95.165 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.74 | 8.421% | $189.4549 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.57 | 5.473% | $54.3924 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.52 | 5.836% | $217.5141 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.35 | 13.770% | $100.5158 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.40 | $781.2435 | $781.24 | $781.20 | $781.30 | |