| 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 | $33.62 | 5.526% | $35.4778 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.75 | 11.383% | $52.0716 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.37 | 13.269% | $264.3359 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.74 | 12.795% | $191.4582 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.72 | 13.848% | $249.0083 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.67 | 3.635% | $27.6395 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.63 | 6.352% | $23.0039 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.50 | $842.9952 | $843.00 | $843.00 | $843.00 | |