| 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 | $31.99 | 7.420% | $34.3637 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.77 | 12.723% | $32.4304 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 11.303% | $159.4638 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 5.240% | $84.9708 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.35 | 8.668% | $264.4436 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.86 | 4.609% | $190.2419 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.63 | 3.543% | $99.0182 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.61 | $864.9324 | $864.92 | $864.90 | $864.90 | |