| 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 | $34.93 | 4.125% | $36.3709 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.61 | 12.657% | $71.6611 | $71.66 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.64 | 4.507% | $88.4547 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.64 | 6.208% | $246.0202 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.43 | 9.520% | $272.0805 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.77 | 8.869% | $52.0067 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.38 | 13.736% | $279.0854 | $279.09 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.40 | $1,045.6795 | $1,045.68 | $1,045.65 | $1,045.80 | |