| 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 | $33.45 | 5.788% | $35.3861 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.80 | 11.418% | $72.1989 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.44 | 13.126% | $166.793 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.89 | 12.329% | $18.9724 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.51 | 8.552% | $257.8219 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.35 | 10.380% | $20.2547 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.33 | 5.546% | $197.7193 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.77 | $769.1463 | $769.14 | $769.10 | $769.20 | |