| 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 | 4.358% | $36.4731 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.45 | 8.393% | $26.5021 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.31 | 3.619% | $196.1611 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.83 | 7.802% | $194.9384 | $194.94 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.34 | 9.389% | $171.0188 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.48 | 5.734% | $74.5213 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.48 | 9.213% | $38.7488 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.84 | $738.3636 | $738.36 | $738.30 | $738.30 | |