| 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 | $34.75 | 3.685% | $36.0305 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 7.128% | $8.1524 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.38 | 4.287% | $85.9116 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.46 | 5.176% | $243.4404 | $243.44 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.66 | 8.558% | $226.5171 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.76 | 5.279% | $249.2586 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.44 | 3.569% | $244.8785 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.06 | $1,094.1891 | $1,094.19 | $1,094.20 | $1,094.20 | |