| 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 | $33.37 | 6.608% | $35.5751 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.72 | 9.523% | $40.2168 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.91 | 13.699% | $39.6923 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.70 | 7.312% | $260.4462 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.37 | 5.135% | $79.2402 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.97 | 8.403% | $252.5465 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.63 | 10.847% | $144.7994 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.67 | $852.5165 | $852.53 | $852.55 | $852.40 | |