| 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 | $31.88 | 7.358% | $34.2257 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.96 | 3.140% | $92.7847 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.27 | 11.459% | $242.167 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.69 | 11.627% | $83.3742 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.42 | 10.145% | $265.9121 | $265.91 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.80 | 8.359% | $53.9628 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.25 | 5.322% | $97.1595 | $97.16 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.27 | $869.5860 | $869.58 | $869.55 | $869.70 | |