| 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 | $30.59 | 12.224% | $34.3293 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 12.305% | $20.5406 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.40 | 3.591% | $28.3839 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.75 | 10.403% | $147.664 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.53 | 10.113% | $154.7418 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.69 | 5.567% | $54.5676 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.68 | 7.242% | $141.2163 | $141.22 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.93 | $581.4435 | $581.44 | $581.45 | $581.40 | |