| 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 | $34.51 | 5.707% | $36.4795 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 6.124% | $75.7725 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.85 | 13.402% | $186.9432 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.45 | 6.151% | $215.9642 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.70 | 10.534% | $232.8951 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.34 | 7.429% | $220.5947 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.68 | 5.461% | $146.2533 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.93 | $1,114.9025 | $1,114.89 | $1,114.90 | $1,115.00 | |