| 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 | $34.37 | 5.445% | $36.2414 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.48 | 3.433% | $93.5862 | $93.59 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.92 | 12.488% | $229.3855 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.98 | 13.108% | $163.984 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.49 | 8.183% | $53.5398 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.81 | 6.515% | $18.9703 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.81 | 10.551% | $44.0104 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.86 | $639.7176 | $639.72 | $639.75 | $639.70 | |