| 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 | $31.86 | 9.784% | $34.9772 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.87 | 12.145% | $51.4409 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.50 | 7.832% | $95.4313 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.54 | 3.769% | $218.4753 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 8.682% | $252.7943 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.54 | 5.447% | $165.0667 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.79 | 3.304% | $36.9725 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.70 | $855.1582 | $855.16 | $855.20 | $855.20 | |