| 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 | $35.98 | 3.496% | $37.2379 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.45 | 7.543% | $102.6498 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.60 | 10.274% | $71.237 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.84 | 13.118% | $29.2297 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.83 | 3.182% | $36.9701 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.89 | 11.531% | $16.607 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.60 | 4.463% | $48.6798 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $319.19 | $342.6113 | $342.62 | $342.65 | $342.50 | |