| 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 | $31.86 | 6.798% | $34.0258 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.63 | 6.419% | $35.7887 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 7.520% | $37.2127 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.51 | 13.443% | $180.9529 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.84 | 8.582% | $172.4716 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.98 | 4.796% | $227.3864 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.59 | 12.182% | $93.7729 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.02 | $781.6110 | $781.61 | $781.60 | $781.70 | |