| 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 | $32.77 | 7.320% | $35.1688 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 11.196% | $53.9968 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.35 | 13.125% | $60.3522 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.85 | 13.451% | $138.24 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.60 | 3.265% | $135.8967 | $135.90 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.57 | 6.243% | $147.2209 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.50 | 10.228% | $14.8808 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.20 | $585.7562 | $585.76 | $585.75 | $585.80 | |