| 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 | $14.37 | 6.824% | $15.3506 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.29 | 6.225% | $35.3623 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.28 | 7.274% | $21.7552 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.49 | 5.500% | $168.262 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.64 | 8.176% | $22.3275 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.55 | 11.870% | $193.0317 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.75 | 3.250% | $179.3969 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.37 | $635.4862 | $635.49 | $635.50 | $635.60 | |