| 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 | $34.38 | 5.128% | $36.143 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.87 | 7.643% | $158.0953 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.48 | 9.570% | $135.297 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.25 | 6.441% | $237.6295 | $237.63 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.74 | 3.351% | $258.1088 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.29 | 8.805% | $110.2086 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.59 | 6.777% | $93.526 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.60 | $1,029.0082 | $1,029.02 | $1,029.05 | $1,028.90 | |