| 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 | $34.49 | 4.863% | $36.1672 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.57 | 13.250% | $18.7655 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.78 | 5.575% | $25.1057 | $25.11 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.50 | 7.370% | $11.2739 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.82 | 12.330% | $146.9501 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.73 | 9.737% | $189.5487 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.56 | 3.701% | $201.7607 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.45 | $629.5718 | $629.58 | $629.50 | $629.70 | |