| 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 | $30.77 | 10.509% | $34.0036 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.33 | 5.168% | $84.4815 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.40 | 6.356% | $32.3322 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.76 | 13.321% | $198.0398 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.69 | 8.464% | $258.8927 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.36 | 11.323% | $272.0289 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.92 | 11.682% | $26.7143 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.23 | $906.4930 | $906.48 | $906.55 | $906.40 | |