| 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 | $33.71 | 5.533% | $35.5752 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.77 | 5.138% | $87.0227 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.77 | 9.305% | $16.1443 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.96 | 7.672% | $9.6474 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.78 | 7.276% | $151.0232 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.77 | 9.727% | $44.7357 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.45 | 12.836% | $172.0185 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.21 | $516.1670 | $516.17 | $516.15 | $516.00 | |