| 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 | $34.87 | 4.254% | $36.3534 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.87 | 7.516% | $254.6731 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.67 | 9.533% | $100.4089 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.40 | 3.384% | $80.0192 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.38 | 7.804% | $38.1411 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.46 | 8.542% | $69.9662 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.95 | 12.465% | $165.2673 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.60 | $744.8292 | $744.83 | $744.75 | $744.90 | |