| 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 | $30.44 | 11.496% | $33.9394 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.52 | 7.662% | $23.1689 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.96 | 8.408% | $63.9174 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.47 | 5.573% | $108.1807 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.89 | 7.197% | $192.8367 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.34 | 13.738% | $9.4857 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.96 | 8.327% | $154.8643 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.58 | $586.3931 | $586.40 | $586.40 | $586.40 | |