| 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 | $35.49 | 4.129% | $36.9554 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.31 | 7.569% | $153.0814 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.72 | 12.214% | $98.4341 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.79 | 4.750% | $17.5875 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 3.289% | $17.8793 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.53 | 4.514% | $210.6271 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.69 | 9.535% | $53.3326 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.84 | $587.8974 | $587.90 | $588.00 | $587.90 | |