| 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 | $34.88 | 4.538% | $36.4629 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.86 | 5.321% | $38.8213 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.90 | 7.131% | $18.1051 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.84 | 13.231% | $273.8379 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.77 | 3.675% | $114.8408 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.70 | 7.190% | $82.2147 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.42 | 4.223% | $13.9867 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.37 | $578.2694 | $578.27 | $578.25 | $578.20 | |