| 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 | $34.26 | 6.175% | $36.3756 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.99 | 7.199% | $50.3728 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.68 | 3.722% | $6.9286 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.94 | 5.664% | $78.128 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.68 | 9.282% | $157.0164 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.58 | 11.659% | $36.3785 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.82 | 13.172% | $234.0623 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.95 | $599.2622 | $599.27 | $599.30 | $599.30 | |