| 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 | $30.97 | 9.848% | $34.0199 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.81 | 3.448% | $133.2514 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.68 | 8.366% | $86.346 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.53 | 8.233% | $187.8167 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 11.662% | $18.5694 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.42 | 5.198% | $170.8626 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.70 | 13.679% | $237.2481 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.74 | $868.1141 | $868.12 | $868.05 | $868.10 | |