| 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 | $33.73 | 5.423% | $35.5592 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.65 | 5.549% | $154.7876 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.41 | 9.314% | $62.7572 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.93 | 12.361% | $187.5642 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.61 | 6.506% | $28.3412 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.30 | 8.103% | $170.046 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.62 | 3.589% | $77.2981 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.25 | $716.3535 | $716.36 | $716.35 | $716.40 | |