| 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 | $34.85 | 3.253% | $35.9837 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.80 | 5.762% | $57.9576 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.48 | 8.527% | $260.9857 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.39 | 4.357% | $169.4653 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.44 | 12.384% | $261.2254 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.48 | 8.323% | $202.0007 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.65 | 11.451% | $238.1151 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.09 | $1,225.7335 | $1,225.75 | $1,225.75 | $1,225.80 | |