| 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 | $34.95 | 5.403% | $36.8383 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.82 | 4.744% | $30.1872 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.81 | 7.837% | $186.3531 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.60 | 8.808% | $112.7251 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.99 | 11.317% | $242.6599 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.98 | 12.126% | $10.0689 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.81 | 6.567% | $245.9673 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.96 | $864.7998 | $864.81 | $864.80 | $864.90 | |