| 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 | 5.625% | $36.3033 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 9.105% | $26.578 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.87 | 7.298% | $24.5391 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.85 | 13.670% | $272.6375 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.66 | 4.829% | $139.0662 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.36 | 4.120% | $205.4912 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.33 | 5.389% | $143.6768 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.80 | $848.2921 | $848.30 | $848.35 | $848.30 | |