| 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 | $34.79 | 4.553% | $36.374 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.64 | 5.397% | $136.6367 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.81 | 9.307% | $251.1984 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.75 | 9.279% | $148.3462 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.43 | 8.790% | $183.235 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.93 | 3.285% | $187.9064 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 8.664% | $271.1167 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.85 | $1,214.8134 | $1,214.83 | $1,214.80 | $1,214.70 | |