| 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 | $35.45 | 3.168% | $36.5731 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.57 | 7.261% | $138.9781 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.51 | 8.498% | $78.6719 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.75 | 12.830% | $74.1857 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.76 | 4.842% | $50.0725 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.76 | 12.129% | $271.0831 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.97 | 10.594% | $204.5657 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.77 | $854.1301 | $854.13 | $854.10 | $854.30 | |