| 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 | $35.96 | 5.512% | $37.9421 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.91 | 4.445% | $32.2839 | $32.28 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.79 | 5.353% | $129.3629 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.52 | 12.237% | $217.201 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.63 | 13.195% | $43.7272 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 12.102% | $47.9236 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.59 | 8.697% | $81.0771 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.15 | $589.5178 | $589.51 | $589.55 | $589.50 | |