| 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 | $31.34 | 9.817% | $34.4166 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.55 | 12.729% | $38.9479 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.53 | 9.801% | $28.0322 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.68 | 3.176% | $187.4502 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.92 | 10.272% | $101.362 | $101.36 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 9.259% | $176.2785 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.44 | 3.492% | $22.1887 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.80 | $588.6761 | $588.68 | $588.70 | $588.70 | |