| 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 | $34.80 | 3.554% | $36.0368 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.31 | 8.413% | $65.3839 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.77 | 6.298% | $26.33 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.99 | 11.224% | $187.9574 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.98 | 3.359% | $256.3096 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.79 | 10.136% | $63.6476 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.31 | 6.780% | $198.9418 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.95 | $834.6071 | $834.61 | $834.65 | $834.50 | |