| 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 | $31.40 | 10.190% | $34.5997 | $34.60 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.62 | 9.577% | $144.2252 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.27 | 11.502% | $255.6406 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.91 | 4.528% | $254.9542 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.96 | 4.375% | $8.3083 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.86 | 5.744% | $25.2305 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.59 | 3.471% | $125.8104 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.61 | $848.7689 | $848.77 | $848.80 | $848.70 | |