| 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 | 11.500% | $34.2863 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.65 | 8.524% | $63.6493 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.55 | 11.608% | $112.2218 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.86 | 6.346% | $152.9894 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.82 | 7.119% | $227.9707 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.40 | 10.764% | $51.3945 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.27 | 12.687% | $236.947 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.30 | $879.4590 | $879.46 | $879.45 | $879.40 | |