| 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 | $32.96 | 7.630% | $35.4748 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.81 | 6.300% | $84.838 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.25 | 7.763% | $100.489 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.69 | 9.744% | $190.6144 | $190.61 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.75 | 11.430% | $239.2959 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.52 | 11.424% | $23.9784 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.90 | 8.312% | $87.6244 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.88 | $762.3149 | $762.31 | $762.30 | $762.30 | |