| 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 | $30.86 | 11.434% | $34.3885 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.29 | 3.794% | $24.1736 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.46 | 13.358% | $33.3953 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.26 | 4.705% | $202.3529 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.71 | 12.529% | $30.0565 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.96 | 5.492% | $202.5024 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.48 | 7.782% | $189.1359 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.02 | $716.0051 | $716.01 | $716.00 | $716.10 | |