| 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 | $34.85 | 5.217% | $36.6681 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.71 | 10.529% | $54.944 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.51 | 12.650% | $171.8025 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.37 | 8.352% | $250.694 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.91 | 10.794% | $133.961 | $133.96 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.32 | 12.314% | $25.0685 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.36 | 3.437% | $107.9469 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.03 | $781.0850 | $781.08 | $781.05 | $781.10 | |