| 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 | $33.96 | 5.628% | $35.8713 | $35.87 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.69 | 5.430% | $127.2435 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.26 | 13.532% | $32.0841 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.57 | 7.612% | $122.2149 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.78 | 12.208% | $87.2754 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.80 | 9.237% | $131.9583 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.70 | 6.331% | $62.4163 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.76 | $599.0638 | $599.06 | $599.05 | $599.10 | |