| 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 | $35.35 | 4.186% | $36.8298 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.85 | 6.345% | $30.6805 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.74 | 12.853% | $117.0737 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 3.495% | $14.9861 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.63 | 13.820% | $277.2997 | $277.30 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.27 | 7.609% | $42.2581 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.86 | 8.841% | $120.6611 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.18 | $639.7890 | $639.79 | $639.80 | $639.90 | |