| 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 | $32.72 | 4.701% | $34.2582 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.61 | 6.369% | $37.878 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.96 | 13.706% | $47.711 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.47 | 6.695% | $149.8745 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.66 | 12.344% | $98.4808 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.75 | 4.382% | $63.4121 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.62 | 11.187% | $107.4289 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.79 | $539.0435 | $539.04 | $539.05 | $539.10 | |