| 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 | $35.63 | 3.316% | $36.8115 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.68 | 3.378% | $27.5813 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.42 | 7.488% | $226.1762 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.52 | 5.759% | $48.1415 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.94 | 12.603% | $145.1903 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.66 | 11.800% | $165.0839 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.74 | 5.674% | $164.5767 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.59 | $813.5614 | $813.56 | $813.65 | $813.60 | |