| 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 | $34.95 | 5.214% | $36.7723 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.71 | 10.766% | $6.3247 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.73 | 8.322% | $223.9341 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.56 | 12.669% | $52.4587 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.53 | 7.687% | $36.1075 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.99 | 7.556% | $201.119 | $201.12 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.30 | 10.685% | $42.3924 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.77 | $599.1087 | $599.10 | $599.05 | $599.10 | |