| 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 | $34.68 | 3.161% | $35.7762 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.91 | 4.370% | $170.0292 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.82 | 12.245% | $247.8594 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.48 | 11.265% | $156.3051 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.98 | 10.849% | $247.1711 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.33 | 7.150% | $8.9256 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.91 | 8.217% | $44.2716 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.11 | $910.3382 | $910.35 | $910.35 | $910.40 | |