| 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 | 5.378% | $36.4081 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.57 | 5.357% | $70.1362 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.31 | 8.571% | $43.765 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.44 | 5.119% | $87.7113 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.53 | 10.844% | $243.3358 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.66 | 9.785% | $75.3784 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.44 | 7.431% | $11.2158 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.50 | $567.9506 | $567.97 | $567.95 | $567.90 | |