| 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 | $34.88 | 3.159% | $35.9819 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 10.351% | $5.8045 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.45 | 13.822% | $7.3415 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.40 | 6.127% | $108.674 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.60 | 3.289% | $178.2768 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.57 | 13.641% | $212.02 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.50 | 4.530% | $171.9519 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.66 | $720.0506 | $720.04 | $720.05 | $720.10 | |