| 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 | $31.44 | 13.165% | $35.5791 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.26 | 6.469% | $131.2337 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.30 | 3.160% | $6.4991 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.79 | 12.677% | $230.7512 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.70 | 9.565% | $267.0099 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.43 | 12.545% | $177.1796 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.70 | 7.856% | $21.2476 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.62 | $869.5002 | $869.50 | $869.55 | $869.50 | |