| 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 | $31.53 | 8.315% | $34.1517 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.77 | 5.282% | $30.2896 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.77 | 5.398% | $42.9708 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.67 | 6.496% | $68.871 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.98 | 4.156% | $81.2208 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.38 | 10.267% | $161.4088 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.92 | 12.338% | $130.2222 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.02 | $549.1349 | $549.13 | $549.05 | $549.20 | |