| 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 | $34.27 | 5.678% | $36.2159 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 6.687% | $77.6681 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.50 | 13.477% | $14.1846 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.53 | 8.543% | $17.9422 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.57 | 13.286% | $275.9307 | $275.93 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 12.492% | $163.6646 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.87 | 8.440% | $55.1634 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.03 | $640.7695 | $640.76 | $640.75 | $640.80 | |