| 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 | $32.56 | 10.575% | $36.0032 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.64 | 7.501% | $194.1898 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.98 | 8.390% | $45.5021 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.81 | 12.322% | $209.8287 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 5.592% | $17.5283 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.40 | 5.685% | $13.1049 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.52 | 7.658% | $29.6275 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.51 | $545.7845 | $545.78 | $545.85 | $545.70 | |