| 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 | $33.52 | 6.533% | $35.7099 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.57 | 7.766% | $162.2633 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 13.700% | $251.2088 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.71 | 8.644% | $136.5764 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.69 | 12.327% | $98.4995 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.76 | 9.401% | $124.4546 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 11.751% | $279.8469 | $279.85 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.61 | $1,088.5594 | $1,088.56 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.60 | |