| 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 | $34.69 | 3.258% | $35.8202 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.56 | 3.106% | $21.1986 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.52 | 10.840% | $71.514 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.81 | 6.832% | $121.5855 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.89 | 11.266% | $55.5106 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.79 | 3.115% | $26.5934 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.79 | 3.846% | $207.4739 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.05 | $539.6962 | $539.69 | $539.65 | $539.70 | |