| 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 | $32.51 | 6.125% | $34.5012 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.73 | 10.133% | $254.1099 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 13.597% | $261.1709 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.29 | 10.797% | $53.5039 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.79 | 8.543% | $172.3554 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.81 | 7.164% | $201.2647 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.79 | 7.202% | $132.7054 | $132.71 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.83 | $1,109.6114 | $1,109.61 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.70 | |