| 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 | $32.28 | 9.527% | $35.3553 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.57 | 11.159% | $78.4449 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.41 | 9.599% | $90.3205 | $90.32 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.99 | 7.440% | $172.9677 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.65 | 4.111% | $17.3345 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.49 | 10.768% | $276.3551 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.65 | 12.791% | $80.8148 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.04 | $751.5928 | $751.59 | $751.55 | $751.60 | |