| 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 | $34.54 | 5.659% | $36.4946 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.30 | 5.804% | $73.3222 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.88 | 9.590% | $65.6225 | $65.62 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.52 | 13.178% | $43.5962 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.77 | 13.690% | $187.327 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.84 | 10.250% | $60.4611 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.73 | 7.449% | $201.714 | $201.71 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.58 | $668.5376 | $668.53 | $668.50 | $668.50 | |