| 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 | $34.92 | 3.857% | $36.2669 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.67 | 12.283% | $8.6121 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.85 | 11.133% | $158.7535 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.89 | 11.276% | $59.9666 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.87 | 4.166% | $34.2394 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.75 | 10.408% | $80.3218 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.25 | 8.102% | $148.37 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.20 | $526.5303 | $526.53 | $526.45 | $526.60 | |