| 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 | $32.86 | 7.339% | $35.2716 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.53 | 8.418% | $102.4875 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 4.247% | $178.6272 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.26 | 6.533% | $15.1916 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.36 | 12.248% | $58.7731 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.88 | 8.169% | $127.5096 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.25 | 9.120% | $35.1912 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.49 | $553.0518 | $553.05 | $553.05 | $553.10 | |