| 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 | $34.79 | 4.521% | $36.3629 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.74 | 10.500% | $36.1777 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 11.250% | $41.7855 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.53 | 12.249% | $55.5969 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.48 | 3.502% | $250.9716 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.54 | 6.198% | $250.1388 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.30 | 9.808% | $57.4296 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.94 | $728.4630 | $728.47 | $728.50 | $728.50 | |