| 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 | $35.96 | 3.317% | $37.1528 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.36 | 12.538% | $19.5366 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.99 | 10.838% | $68.7085 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.98 | 6.347% | $225.4344 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.48 | 4.578% | $54.8825 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.72 | 6.794% | $19.9918 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.41 | 13.799% | $126.7835 | $126.78 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.90 | $552.4901 | $552.48 | $552.55 | $552.50 | |