| 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 | $32.85 | 7.838% | $35.4248 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.33 | 4.600% | $77.7492 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 12.501% | $189.5867 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.65 | 12.474% | $7.4795 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.38 | 8.567% | $36.2397 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.26 | 10.515% | $231.2637 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.55 | 9.834% | $171.9451 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.54 | $749.6887 | $749.69 | $749.70 | $749.60 | |