| 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 | $34.69 | 6.578% | $36.9719 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.60 | 3.175% | $101.7306 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.58 | 7.818% | $214.105 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.94 | 8.788% | $225.1259 | $225.13 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.84 | 8.179% | $259.4565 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.83 | 5.391% | $216.9263 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.68 | 4.794% | $32.1508 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.16 | $1,086.4670 | $1,086.48 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 | |