| 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 | $34.97 | 5.317% | $36.8294 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.73 | 12.701% | $257.781 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.52 | 4.489% | $208.4765 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.29 | 5.421% | $75.1546 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.73 | 10.247% | $134.2037 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.95 | 3.261% | $132.1224 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.31 | 13.347% | $247.4478 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.50 | $1,092.0154 | $1,092.01 | $1,092.05 | $1,092.00 | |