| 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 | $34.36 | 5.487% | $36.2453 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.76 | 9.803% | $46.9518 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.85 | 12.577% | $103.402 | $103.40 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.99 | 6.510% | $172.5355 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.81 | 5.155% | $158.5843 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.52 | 8.134% | $140.0552 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.99 | 12.383% | $88.7713 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.28 | $746.5454 | $746.55 | $746.55 | $746.60 | |