| 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 | $34.51 | 8.535% | $37.4554 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.42 | 4.722% | $30.8092 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.99 | 11.580% | $174.0536 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.90 | 13.502% | $18.0468 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.90 | 10.215% | $146.4757 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.66 | 7.148% | $103.5693 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.33 | 4.473% | $219.7381 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.71 | $730.1481 | $730.16 | $730.15 | $730.20 | |