| 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 | $34.35 | 4.587% | $35.9256 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.42 | 7.634% | $168.3611 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.58 | 4.637% | $55.0181 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.90 | 10.305% | $96.9581 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.84 | 12.617% | $237.4417 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.45 | 13.257% | $85.4524 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.48 | 5.636% | $85.0159 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.02 | $764.1729 | $764.18 | $764.15 | $764.20 | |