| 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 | $32.35 | 11.159% | $35.9599 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 10.315% | $104.5235 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.61 | 7.829% | $229.2552 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.94 | 8.428% | $125.7114 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.93 | 12.759% | $69.8316 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.79 | 11.542% | $144.7704 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.89 | 5.686% | $153.1284 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.26 | $863.1804 | $863.18 | $863.15 | $863.20 | |