| 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 | $34.56 | 4.317% | $36.052 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.76 | 5.800% | $69.5741 | $69.57 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.44 | 6.298% | $125.8994 | $125.90 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.74 | 8.572% | $19.2607 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.74 | 3.244% | $16.2506 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.52 | 11.448% | $187.8122 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.59 | 5.158% | $134.1711 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.35 | $589.0201 | $589.01 | $588.95 | $589.20 | |