| 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 | 5.498% | $36.4074 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.58 | 8.549% | $22.3394 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.58 | 4.381% | $66.3654 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.32 | 10.282% | $94.0926 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.63 | 8.611% | $19.1481 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 6.415% | $252.7463 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.76 | 12.624% | $61.6729 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.89 | $552.7721 | $552.78 | $552.75 | $552.70 | |