| 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 | $33.39 | 5.185% | $35.1213 | $35.12 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.40 | 5.437% | $60.5208 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.76 | 8.326% | $195.8101 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.87 | 3.799% | $38.2707 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.84 | 5.802% | $259.0456 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.78 | 11.748% | $240.0124 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.73 | 10.222% | $62.5289 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.77 | $891.3098 | $891.31 | $891.25 | $891.20 | |