| 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 | $33.71 | 5.525% | $35.5725 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.71 | 5.156% | $201.5946 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.77 | 13.571% | $96.2741 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.34 | 4.260% | $68.1235 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.78 | 10.166% | $46.0274 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.98 | 4.193% | $134.3881 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.38 | 11.784% | $27.2529 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.67 | $609.2331 | $609.22 | $609.20 | $609.30 | |