| 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 | $31.50 | 8.454% | $34.163 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.25 | 9.223% | $189.2288 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.44 | 8.217% | $38.3521 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.45 | 6.250% | $153.4781 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.60 | 9.568% | $150.7656 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.47 | 5.583% | $6.8312 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.46 | 13.557% | $244.6699 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.17 | $817.4887 | $817.49 | $817.50 | $817.60 | |