| 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 | $34.36 | 5.783% | $36.347 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.62 | 10.237% | $265.2523 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.70 | 11.858% | $99.218 | $99.22 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.40 | 11.624% | $9.3764 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.77 | 7.182% | $97.2891 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.99 | 8.761% | $110.9253 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.45 | 4.447% | $9.8702 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.29 | $628.2783 | $628.29 | $628.30 | $628.30 | |