| 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 | $33.76 | 4.347% | $35.2275 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 4.791% | $15.7082 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 11.293% | $54.2887 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.84 | 8.813% | $270.7703 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.31 | 12.609% | $179.3974 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.45 | 5.638% | $145.1994 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.79 | 10.848% | $14.1775 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.92 | $714.7690 | $714.78 | $714.80 | $714.80 | |