| 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 | 5.605% | $35.6206 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.63 | 4.372% | $38.2315 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.49 | 5.255% | $157.3457 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.61 | 13.238% | $178.4744 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.74 | 11.287% | $34.2096 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.92 | 8.849% | $71.7533 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.98 | 6.249% | $35.0409 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.10 | $550.6760 | $550.67 | $550.65 | $550.60 | |