| 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 | $30.75 | 12.787% | $34.682 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.69 | 9.565% | $189.2078 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.97 | 12.155% | $86.3257 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.25 | 11.760% | $196.977 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.43 | 12.474% | $220.9327 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.60 | 8.180% | $37.4303 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.98 | 3.668% | $183.4716 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.67 | $949.0271 | $949.03 | $949.10 | $949.00 | |