| 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 | $34.89 | 4.515% | $36.4653 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.30 | 6.128% | $136.1622 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.36 | 9.195% | $30.9677 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.30 | 5.791% | $126.2087 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.46 | 5.336% | $22.6051 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.39 | 5.746% | $116.733 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.40 | 10.551% | $9.2863 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.10 | $478.4283 | $478.44 | $478.40 | $478.50 | |