| 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 | $32.81 | 3.500% | $33.9584 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.50 | 8.236% | $264.637 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.68 | 7.650% | $84.699 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.71 | 5.752% | $70.5472 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.66 | 12.754% | $39.0805 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.36 | 9.477% | $175.5573 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.47 | 5.441% | $93.2837 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.19 | $761.7631 | $761.77 | $761.80 | $761.80 | |