| 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 | $31.94 | 10.275% | $35.2218 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.35 | 9.864% | $201.4356 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.63 | 7.108% | $66.0107 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.29 | 4.719% | $38.0025 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.39 | 10.422% | $145.0835 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.70 | 10.240% | $55.8917 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.45 | 5.457% | $66.9125 | $66.91 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.75 | $608.5583 | $608.55 | $608.55 | $608.50 | |