| 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 | $33.53 | 5.737% | $35.4536 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.52 | 3.684% | $91.7811 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.73 | 12.305% | $229.922 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.67 | 5.126% | $178.3673 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.40 | 6.516% | $115.4633 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.32 | 7.608% | $175.7454 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.40 | 11.405% | $247.7647 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.57 | $1,074.4974 | $1,074.49 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.60 | |