| 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 | $35.57 | 5.795% | $37.6313 | $37.63 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.77 | 6.630% | $170.3628 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.61 | 11.196% | $74.0677 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.44 | 6.110% | $23.8111 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.31 | 3.536% | $21.0282 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.64 | 8.641% | $43.0653 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.80 | 4.648% | $198.6219 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.14 | $568.5883 | $568.59 | $568.55 | $568.60 | |