| 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 | $33.51 | 3.657% | $34.7355 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.86 | 8.810% | $18.3454 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.96 | 8.646% | $69.49 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.39 | 10.595% | $214.9856 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.97 | 8.396% | $174.485 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.78 | 6.806% | $39.2832 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.81 | 4.263% | $54.0187 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.28 | $605.3434 | $605.36 | $605.40 | $605.30 | |