| 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 | $35.30 | 5.470% | $37.2309 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 5.452% | $16.6087 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.68 | 11.305% | $23.0179 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.97 | 11.557% | $6.66 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.46 | 11.807% | $275.5595 | $275.56 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.63 | 11.852% | $79.0011 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.39 | 9.311% | $115.2029 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.18 | $553.2810 | $553.28 | $553.25 | $553.30 | |