| 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 | $31.95 | 7.787% | $34.4379 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.27 | 4.644% | $109.1123 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.57 | 5.617% | $131.5671 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.73 | 4.814% | $228.2115 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.40 | 7.659% | $173.7616 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.71 | 12.312% | $144.5568 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.70 | 11.290% | $18.5854 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.33 | $840.2326 | $840.24 | $840.20 | $840.30 | |