| 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 | $34.60 | 5.623% | $36.5456 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.34 | 9.866% | $158.5806 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.38 | 3.854% | $101.133 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.51 | 13.711% | $8.5397 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.72 | 12.841% | $214.0819 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 7.482% | $186.7822 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.28 | 12.397% | $5.9346 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.61 | $711.5976 | $711.59 | $711.70 | $711.50 | |