| 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 | $33.51 | 5.801% | $35.4539 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 6.835% | $53.6953 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.56 | 10.759% | $232.1066 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.83 | 3.300% | $129.9824 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.73 | 3.176% | $20.3566 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.68 | 6.605% | $160.6324 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.51 | 8.364% | $214.0297 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.08 | $846.2569 | $846.26 | $846.30 | $846.30 | |