| 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 | $34.56 | 4.609% | $36.1529 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.80 | 7.684% | $49.3193 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.79 | 8.387% | $6.2756 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.63 | 11.111% | $136.2554 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.36 | 7.450% | $157.2638 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.76 | 13.702% | $75.9075 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.31 | 7.608% | $99.3329 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.21 | $560.5074 | $560.51 | $560.50 | $560.60 | |