| 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 | $33.35 | 7.145% | $35.7329 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 9.616% | $13.4828 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.82 | 7.753% | $140.9625 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.55 | 5.297% | $34.2742 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.99 | 12.764% | $50.7325 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.60 | 5.544% | $59.7379 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.62 | 8.790% | $216.0787 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.23 | $551.0015 | $550.99 | $551.05 | $551.00 | |