| 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 | $33.68 | 5.400% | $35.4987 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.82 | 11.377% | $91.1287 | $91.13 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.57 | 11.209% | $142.9814 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.49 | 3.391% | $68.7447 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.36 | 7.348% | $210.7885 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.64 | 12.746% | $260.0374 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.87 | 9.734% | $31.6802 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.43 | $840.8596 | $840.86 | $840.95 | $840.80 | |