| 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 | $33.72 | 6.745% | $35.9944 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.53 | 6.376% | $39.9229 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.45 | 8.186% | $27.5333 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.85 | 7.308% | $173.678 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.96 | 12.534% | $75.3528 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.54 | 7.410% | $256.2158 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.42 | 12.372% | $22.9464 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.47 | $631.6436 | $631.64 | $631.65 | $631.60 | |