| 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 | $33.81 | 5.698% | $35.7365 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.87 | 9.856% | $54.7852 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.40 | 10.247% | $39.0274 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.48 | 13.295% | $259.9894 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.49 | 11.755% | $160.3572 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 6.460% | $108.3763 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.35 | 8.664% | $213.3618 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.20 | $871.6338 | $871.65 | $871.70 | $871.70 | |