| 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 | $34.39 | 5.538% | $36.2945 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.25 | 11.459% | $112.8522 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.34 | 7.405% | $65.8822 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 12.481% | $18.953 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.94 | 7.238% | $153.286 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.77 | 13.618% | $141.7612 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.37 | 11.841% | $21.6636 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.91 | $550.6927 | $550.68 | $550.70 | $550.90 | |