| 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 | $34.58 | 5.586% | $36.5116 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 12.613% | $8.6036 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.84 | 12.300% | $277.2013 | $277.20 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.78 | 10.253% | $216.9559 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.81 | 6.672% | $101.1357 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.88 | 10.137% | $121.0185 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 7.347% | $173.6982 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.34 | $935.1248 | $935.13 | $935.10 | $935.10 | |