| 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 | $31.42 | 9.626% | $34.4445 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.27 | 4.648% | $10.7473 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.56 | 13.555% | $121.0042 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.74 | 12.582% | $121.2958 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.81 | 8.554% | $86.6369 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.54 | 6.858% | $32.6344 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.75 | 3.432% | $92.8302 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.09 | $499.5933 | $499.59 | $499.65 | $499.40 | |