| 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 | $33.92 | 4.564% | $35.4681 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 5.687% | $39.7912 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.57 | 9.410% | $13.7528 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.94 | 3.445% | $120.9686 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.77 | 7.658% | $98.7977 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.90 | 8.807% | $20.5645 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.68 | 10.855% | $255.7203 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.43 | $585.0632 | $585.06 | $585.00 | $585.20 | |