| 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 | $31.26 | 12.787% | $35.2572 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.54 | 9.845% | $215.8894 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.68 | 12.411% | $216.5935 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.29 | 8.200% | $234.0258 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.87 | 9.828% | $129.4543 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.93 | 6.378% | $77.5815 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.34 | 10.114% | $63.1394 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.91 | $971.9411 | $971.94 | $972.00 | $972.00 | |