| 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 | $32.55 | 5.626% | $34.3813 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.30 | 10.371% | $258.5993 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.55 | 8.466% | $258.7456 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.33 | 3.708% | $251.3156 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.38 | 8.806% | $152.7419 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.69 | 12.669% | $193.4414 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.99 | 12.831% | $122.9745 | $122.97 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.79 | $1,272.1996 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.10 | |