| 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 | $34.37 | 3.265% | $35.4922 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.65 | 7.316% | $265.7681 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.84 | 13.683% | $138.5114 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.32 | 3.871% | $228.8486 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.84 | 13.534% | $238.2397 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.73 | 11.594% | $184.9447 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 5.562% | $244.4288 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.30 | $1,336.2335 | $1,336.23 | $1,336.25 | $1,336.10 | |