| 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 | $32.83 | 5.388% | $34.5989 | $34.60 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.29 | 12.350% | $136.2693 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.54 | 6.268% | $76.0241 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.98 | 5.378% | $195.982 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.97 | 10.836% | $21.0256 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 10.643% | $271.3962 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.92 | 11.750% | $39.0231 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.82 | $774.3192 | $774.32 | $774.30 | $774.30 | |