| 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 | $34.78 | 5.675% | $36.7538 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.51 | 8.479% | $79.7429 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.72 | 3.823% | $18.3974 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.39 | 8.566% | $17.794 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.77 | 4.416% | $152.2072 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.92 | 10.837% | $201.6347 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.73 | 3.167% | $80.1917 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.82 | $586.7217 | $586.71 | $586.75 | $586.70 | |