| 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 | $34.65 | 5.329% | $36.4965 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.86 | 11.732% | $156.2684 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.69 | 12.417% | $173.8979 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.79 | 8.497% | $49.6808 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.37 | 9.125% | $11.3163 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.67 | 12.354% | $277.1436 | $277.14 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.85 | 6.121% | $7.2693 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.88 | $712.0728 | $712.08 | $712.05 | $712.10 | |