| 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 | $34.61 | 5.275% | $36.4357 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.55 | 5.363% | $51.1537 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.89 | 13.863% | $113.7378 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.81 | 11.464% | $245.009 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.37 | 5.112% | $57.1494 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.36 | 13.693% | $40.2018 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.97 | 13.499% | $43.0956 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.56 | $586.7830 | $586.79 | $586.80 | $586.70 | |