| 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 | $34.60 | 5.400% | $36.4684 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.39 | 4.655% | $197.1596 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.85 | 9.160% | $7.4775 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.32 | 10.513% | $236.8515 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.53 | 4.819% | $160.9286 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.27 | 6.374% | $256.6485 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.45 | 3.303% | $68.6448 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.41 | $964.1789 | $964.18 | $964.20 | $964.20 | |