| 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 | $33.98 | 6.422% | $36.1622 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.94 | 3.411% | $27.8589 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.69 | 4.191% | $13.2218 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.68 | 8.712% | $164.8944 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 6.722% | $17.5451 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.25 | 12.109% | $39.5184 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.69 | 12.820% | $253.4953 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.67 | $552.6961 | $552.70 | $552.65 | $552.70 | |