| 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 | $34.68 | 6.675% | $36.9949 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 5.575% | $83.7315 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.32 | 7.818% | $17.5959 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.90 | 9.538% | $214.5849 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.61 | 3.787% | $227.9266 | $227.93 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.64 | 7.857% | $235.8185 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.55 | 8.354% | $54.7729 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.01 | $871.4252 | $871.42 | $871.45 | $871.40 | |