| 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 | $30.86 | 10.665% | $34.1512 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.76 | 9.336% | $46.7521 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.40 | 4.688% | $85.216 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.94 | 10.533% | $159.1012 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.58 | 7.825% | $64.2421 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.47 | 13.619% | $27.8026 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.72 | 8.767% | $170.4596 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.73 | $587.7248 | $587.72 | $587.70 | $587.80 | |