| 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 | $35.40 | 3.462% | $36.6255 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 5.221% | $139.4389 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.77 | 10.399% | $24.0339 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.76 | 3.748% | $93.1242 | $93.12 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.55 | 4.710% | $145.0757 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.93 | 6.240% | $45.6088 | $45.61 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.26 | 8.663% | $203.4823 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.19 | $687.3893 | $687.39 | $687.45 | $687.30 | |