| 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 | $33.54 | 7.327% | $35.9975 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.73 | 5.617% | $201.4433 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 7.510% | $56.475 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.81 | 6.543% | $146.8269 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.61 | 9.175% | $33.4185 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.50 | 7.570% | $87.6696 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.63 | 10.873% | $22.8731 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.35 | $584.7039 | $584.71 | $584.70 | $584.70 | |