| 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 | $34.25 | 3.700% | $35.5173 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.91 | 7.175% | $60.9933 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.28 | 8.864% | $135.2962 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.89 | 13.382% | $36.1575 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.96 | 8.846% | $92.4756 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.99 | 3.645% | $47.6663 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.43 | 11.673% | $258.4448 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.71 | $666.5510 | $666.56 | $666.55 | $666.60 | |