| 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 | $34.69 | 3.226% | $35.8091 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 10.541% | $79.2579 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.34 | 9.190% | $21.1173 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.37 | 10.648% | $265.9646 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.51 | 12.261% | $43.2317 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.93 | 6.525% | $6.3169 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.51 | 3.871% | $63.8911 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.05 | $515.5886 | $515.59 | $515.55 | $515.60 | |