| 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 | $31.89 | 11.195% | $35.4601 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.76 | 4.279% | $259.4044 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.84 | 11.221% | $97.6965 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.99 | 4.520% | $80.4699 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.77 | 8.535% | $64.8714 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.97 | 12.739% | $173.5842 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.29 | 3.440% | $117.1872 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.51 | $828.6737 | $828.67 | $828.65 | $828.80 | |