| 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 | $31.57 | 8.625% | $34.2929 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.82 | 8.424% | $14.9842 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.51 | 6.445% | $56.9587 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.30 | 12.829% | $112.0392 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.81 | 10.688% | $133.7222 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.53 | 7.109% | $147.307 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.40 | 4.457% | $31.7549 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.94 | $531.0591 | $531.05 | $531.05 | $531.10 | |