| 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 | $35.32 | 6.314% | $37.5501 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.48 | 6.777% | $43.2233 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 5.521% | $17.3688 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.67 | 11.422% | $263.7024 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.26 | 3.687% | $34.4863 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.49 | 12.531% | $276.2524 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.35 | 4.518% | $185.3627 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.03 | $857.9460 | $857.94 | $857.90 | $858.10 | |