| 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 | $31.62 | 10.593% | $34.9695 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.26 | 12.694% | $111.8601 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.25 | 12.202% | $274.0534 | $274.05 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.41 | 10.411% | $157.2363 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.71 | 9.287% | $24.8191 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.90 | 10.176% | $176.1714 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.84 | 3.149% | $86.4801 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.99 | $865.5899 | $865.59 | $865.55 | $865.70 | |