| 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 | $32.44 | 7.372% | $34.8315 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.68 | 13.329% | $95.967 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.57 | 7.524% | $258.6705 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 9.740% | $182.1026 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.46 | 10.192% | $106.2912 | $106.29 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.96 | 12.446% | $16.8219 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.91 | 8.112% | $250.7225 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.96 | $945.4072 | $945.40 | $945.35 | $945.40 | |