| 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 | $34.84 | 4.409% | $36.3761 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.60 | 11.528% | $49.7415 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.65 | 4.502% | $148.0271 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.61 | 7.647% | $207.3389 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.96 | 6.678% | $22.3597 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.37 | 10.825% | $69.1216 | $69.12 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.82 | 3.578% | $220.4347 | $220.43 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.85 | $753.3996 | $753.40 | $753.45 | $753.30 | |