| 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 | $34.25 | 7.443% | $36.7992 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.33 | 7.618% | $224.2006 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.69 | 10.450% | $71.4501 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.49 | 8.701% | $142.9309 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.85 | 3.488% | $248.216 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.38 | 13.403% | $272.5981 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.32 | 8.111% | $87.9159 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.31 | $1,084.1108 | $1,084.12 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.10 | |