| 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 | $34.29 | 6.345% | $36.4657 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.50 | 9.324% | $79.2599 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.65 | 11.345% | $250.1365 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.53 | 6.674% | $90.1715 | $90.17 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.94 | 3.472% | $113.7571 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.34 | 11.501% | $15.9892 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.63 | 10.202% | $7.3064 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.88 | $593.0863 | $593.10 | $593.05 | $593.20 | |