| 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 | $31.28 | 11.399% | $34.8456 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 5.375% | $81.908 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.39 | 6.644% | $120.9236 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.64 | 7.866% | $101.0057 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.96 | 3.655% | $34.1647 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.54 | 4.768% | $182.8621 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.50 | 7.580% | $24.2055 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.04 | $579.9152 | $579.92 | $579.85 | $579.90 | |