| 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 | $30.26 | 12.530% | $34.0516 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.57 | 6.136% | $98.2501 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.58 | 10.246% | $27.0985 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.86 | 7.834% | $42.9826 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.72 | 13.769% | $32.6745 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.77 | 11.197% | $231.034 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.99 | 10.186% | $84.8322 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.75 | $550.9235 | $550.91 | $550.95 | $551.00 | |