| 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 | $33.39 | 6.860% | $35.6806 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.70 | 5.562% | $38.7413 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 9.724% | $157.2016 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.79 | 13.214% | $64.2942 | $64.29 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.95 | 3.318% | $61.9391 | $61.94 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.91 | 12.392% | $141.5128 | $141.51 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.78 | 4.388% | $140.6941 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.79 | $640.0637 | $640.05 | $640.10 | $640.00 | |