| 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 | $34.90 | 5.487% | $36.815 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.77 | 5.220% | $109.1868 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.28 | 12.122% | $254.8309 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.51 | 12.328% | $242.0781 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.38 | 8.662% | $224.2566 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.32 | 5.171% | $263.264 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.64 | 5.244% | $6.9882 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.80 | $1,137.4196 | $1,137.43 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.50 | |