| 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 | $31.41 | 8.732% | $34.1527 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.70 | 5.597% | $38.7541 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 5.211% | $60.328 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.82 | 12.259% | $151.3476 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.98 | 10.535% | $118.2503 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.32 | 6.393% | $13.1076 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.87 | 12.286% | $161.5459 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.44 | $577.4862 | $577.49 | $577.50 | $577.50 | |