| 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 | $33.97 | 5.559% | $35.8584 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.42 | 5.325% | $76.2764 | $76.28 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.34 | 12.281% | $146.3471 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.91 | 10.210% | $49.4953 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.94 | 4.195% | $33.2799 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.75 | 8.538% | $178.8164 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.63 | 8.237% | $247.4623 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.96 | $767.5358 | $767.55 | $767.55 | $767.60 | |