| 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 | $34.44 | 4.665% | $36.0466 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.80 | 6.278% | $125.1955 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.90 | 10.627% | $182.4239 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.50 | 9.290% | $80.3282 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.29 | 13.705% | $61.7304 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 11.526% | $269.7256 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.62 | 4.708% | $72.8977 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.40 | $828.3479 | $828.36 | $828.40 | $828.20 | |