| 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 | $33.63 | 6.318% | $35.7547 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.60 | 12.448% | $71.5169 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.77 | 9.698% | $82.0212 | $82.02 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.57 | 6.375% | $10.1801 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.81 | 10.141% | $95.6134 | $95.61 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 7.848% | $269.469 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.85 | 7.212% | $8.4161 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.09 | $572.9714 | $572.97 | $572.90 | $573.00 | |