| 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 | $33.77 | 5.138% | $35.5051 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.56 | 4.709% | $131.4726 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.42 | 3.863% | $84.5653 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.53 | 5.580% | $7.9502 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.93 | 9.491% | $11.9674 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.73 | 3.199% | $173.0957 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.35 | 6.404% | $172.7469 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.29 | $617.3032 | $617.32 | $617.25 | $617.40 | |