| 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 | $32.89 | 9.422% | $35.9889 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.60 | 6.490% | $259.4096 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.82 | 11.443% | $176.9938 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.66 | 4.707% | $111.6805 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.36 | 5.604% | $157.7301 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.88 | 10.625% | $236.6048 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.32 | 9.501% | $52.9109 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.53 | $1,031.3186 | $1,031.31 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.30 | |