| 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 | $31.53 | 11.587% | $35.1834 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.38 | 8.376% | $50.2648 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.69 | 10.753% | $28.4524 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.73 | 4.222% | $218.5848 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.36 | 5.418% | $24.6256 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.30 | 3.750% | $242.0488 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.56 | 10.769% | $130.22 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.55 | $729.3798 | $729.37 | $729.40 | $729.40 | |