| 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 | $34.55 | 8.536% | $37.4992 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.32 | 7.625% | $73.5294 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.75 | 4.689% | $169.3345 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.87 | 5.784% | $259.0333 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.65 | 5.727% | $40.8635 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 7.430% | $260.3459 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.61 | 5.847% | $110.7265 | $110.73 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.09 | $951.3323 | $951.33 | $951.40 | $951.20 | |