| 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 | $33.74 | 5.178% | $35.4871 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 8.494% | $33.2751 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.26 | 13.124% | $189.2112 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.38 | 13.706% | $19.7621 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.99 | 8.321% | $32.4855 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.59 | 11.766% | $18.542 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.47 | 4.704% | $238.1702 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.10 | $566.9332 | $566.94 | $566.95 | $567.00 | |