| 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 | $34.45 | 5.653% | $36.3975 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.38 | 12.199% | $21.7442 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.42 | 7.353% | $122.8333 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.96 | 10.237% | $18.6962 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.59 | 12.849% | $270.3749 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.66 | 3.407% | $256.0978 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.39 | 4.116% | $101.3986 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.85 | $827.5425 | $827.54 | $827.55 | $827.50 | |