| 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 | $34.60 | 6.827% | $36.9621 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.42 | 5.473% | $21.5376 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.81 | 6.777% | $35.0335 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.43 | 4.106% | $83.7325 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.80 | 11.374% | $160.1558 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.59 | 11.335% | $116.4453 | $116.45 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.26 | 3.142% | $175.6096 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.91 | $629.4764 | $629.48 | $629.50 | $629.40 | |