| 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 | $32.70 | 6.625% | $34.8664 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.69 | 5.252% | $76.5077 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.70 | 7.847% | $104.288 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.78 | 4.274% | $22.7109 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.88 | 12.449% | $178.659 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.53 | 6.736% | $38.9907 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.94 | 8.468% | $122.5038 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.22 | $578.5265 | $578.53 | $578.50 | $578.60 | |