| 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 | $35.75 | 3.317% | $36.9358 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.60 | 11.785% | $69.9774 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.93 | 12.607% | $99.0153 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.64 | 12.424% | $108.6466 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.56 | 10.251% | $157.1738 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.99 | 6.839% | $86.5289 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.71 | 6.380% | $91.1783 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.18 | $649.4561 | $649.47 | $649.50 | $649.40 | |