| 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 | 5.214% | $36.2462 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.72 | 12.724% | $7.5751 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.59 | 8.650% | $16.9385 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.67 | 8.362% | $214.1992 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.39 | 11.560% | $80.7583 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.57 | 6.834% | $237.7804 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.66 | 3.662% | $26.5997 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.05 | $620.0974 | $620.11 | $620.15 | $620.10 | |