| 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 | $32.59 | 11.785% | $36.4307 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.40 | 10.568% | $105.4819 | $105.48 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.67 | 4.107% | $219.3222 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.49 | 4.602% | $148.0014 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 12.609% | $7.1507 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 5.173% | $259.5985 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.62 | 4.580% | $170.068 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.95 | $946.0534 | $946.05 | $946.05 | $946.10 | |