| 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 | $34.37 | 6.393% | $36.5673 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.26 | 4.348% | $29.4887 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.69 | 11.523% | $27.535 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.27 | 9.576% | $147.1277 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.57 | 3.525% | $197.2876 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.83 | 9.441% | $251.5283 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.39 | 11.633% | $173.4665 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.38 | $863.0011 | $863.02 | $863.05 | $863.00 | |