| 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 | $35.36 | 5.775% | $37.402 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.65 | 6.170% | $88.8112 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.79 | 5.274% | $236.6454 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.46 | 4.630% | $246.3618 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.57 | 9.348% | $46.5494 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.49 | 13.816% | $149.6567 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.87 | 9.646% | $72.2238 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.19 | $877.6503 | $877.65 | $877.60 | $877.60 | |