| 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 | $34.50 | 5.681% | $36.4599 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.85 | 8.500% | $51.9173 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.89 | 12.231% | $69.4598 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.80 | 13.865% | $258.2458 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.85 | 6.287% | $254.9294 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.77 | 10.125% | $223.3005 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.34 | 11.624% | $76.2838 | $76.28 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.00 | $970.5965 | $970.60 | $970.60 | $970.60 | |