| 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 | $32.78 | 3.730% | $34.0027 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.86 | 6.408% | $26.453 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.67 | 12.323% | $260.2187 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.37 | 12.471% | $51.0281 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.62 | 3.570% | $107.3192 | $107.32 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.43 | 9.788% | $190.4053 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.26 | 6.644% | $168.7748 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.99 | $838.2018 | $838.20 | $838.15 | $838.20 | |