| 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 | $30.80 | 13.528% | $34.9666 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.36 | 8.842% | $187.6001 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.46 | 6.631% | $196.6915 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.49 | 8.741% | $69.0397 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.48 | 8.777% | $222.4272 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.55 | 3.763% | $19.248 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 3.330% | $248.364 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.50 | $978.3371 | $978.34 | $978.35 | $978.30 | |