| 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 | $34.44 | 5.856% | $36.4568 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.26 | 8.393% | $66.4016 | $66.40 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.47 | 13.392% | $178.5584 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.73 | 13.156% | $250.9008 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.28 | 4.844% | $252.9676 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.48 | 7.836% | $129.9208 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.26 | 10.620% | $79.934 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.92 | $995.1400 | $995.14 | $995.10 | $995.20 | |