| 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 | $31.76 | 13.426% | $36.0241 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.31 | 5.267% | $38.2224 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.80 | 13.368% | $34.9173 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.47 | 6.587% | $77.2436 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.94 | 5.385% | $46.3062 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.75 | 13.223% | $22.3615 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.85 | 5.103% | $21.914 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $255.88 | $276.9891 | $276.98 | $276.90 | $276.90 | |