| 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 | $34.30 | 5.446% | $36.168 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.65 | 8.710% | $151.8135 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.63 | 8.703% | $88.7343 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.50 | 6.540% | $175.2583 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.45 | 12.145% | $175.4509 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.31 | 12.357% | $5.9662 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.49 | 4.277% | $211.1505 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.33 | $844.5417 | $844.54 | $844.50 | $844.70 | |