| 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 | $34.71 | 5.540% | $36.6329 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.59 | 7.121% | $50.9789 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.98 | 10.783% | $147.3192 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 7.228% | $151.1486 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.98 | 12.216% | $217.6766 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.52 | 4.810% | $194.4435 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.50 | 8.414% | $252.0626 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.24 | $1,050.2623 | $1,050.26 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.20 | |