| 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 | $34.32 | 3.446% | $35.5027 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.71 | 5.803% | $176.3842 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.58 | 5.387% | $16.4193 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.86 | 4.695% | $48.0131 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.48 | 3.520% | $196.1497 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.62 | 10.785% | $155.7859 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.61 | 9.499% | $139.7317 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.18 | $767.9866 | $767.98 | $768.00 | $767.90 | |