| 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 | $34.49 | 6.803% | $36.8364 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.80 | 8.685% | $42.1698 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.80 | 3.780% | $255.0912 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.87 | 13.786% | $35.1257 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.74 | 10.705% | $143.6287 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.49 | 4.656% | $107.2619 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.33 | 6.476% | $61.0427 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.52 | $681.1564 | $681.16 | $681.20 | $681.10 | |