| 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 | $31.38 | 13.490% | $35.6132 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.73 | 5.728% | $48.3494 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.33 | 7.870% | $81.2585 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.51 | 11.583% | $144.5111 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.27 | 4.503% | $36.8582 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.62 | 6.702% | $107.3636 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.62 | 6.867% | $110.7356 | $110.74 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.46 | $564.6896 | $564.69 | $564.65 | $564.70 | |