| 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 | $33.79 | 8.296% | $36.5932 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.34 | 7.512% | $68.0981 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.42 | 5.655% | $70.1761 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.84 | 7.379% | $171.6346 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.84 | 4.506% | $84.4827 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 4.591% | $7.1331 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.56 | 8.642% | $71.2257 | $71.23 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.61 | $509.3435 | $509.34 | $509.45 | $509.30 | |