| 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 | $34.40 | 4.850% | $36.0684 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.75 | 12.710% | $281.4932 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.47 | 11.527% | $81.9389 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.62 | 13.773% | $76.9333 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.37 | 11.578% | $145.4642 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.47 | 8.443% | $140.4012 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.34 | 4.169% | $239.9429 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.42 | $1,002.2421 | $1,002.23 | $1,002.25 | $1,002.20 | |