| 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 | $33.42 | 5.599% | $35.2912 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.74 | 9.533% | $73.1023 | $73.10 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.46 | 5.437% | $57.421 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.55 | 8.122% | $14.6505 | $14.65 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.42 | 9.522% | $81.5063 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.92 | 10.797% | $170.5387 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.76 | 3.637% | $144.8431 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.27 | $577.3531 | $577.35 | $577.35 | $577.30 | |