| 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 | $34.57 | 4.231% | $36.0327 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.60 | 4.438% | $138.4848 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.49 | 13.873% | $73.4367 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.88 | 10.255% | $200.5318 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.44 | 6.168% | $53.5511 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.91 | 6.363% | $157.3215 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.53 | 6.554% | $39.9897 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.42 | $699.3483 | $699.34 | $699.40 | $699.30 | |