| 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 | $31.69 | 7.238% | $33.9837 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.50 | 11.189% | $82.8358 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.43 | 4.434% | $218.7161 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 8.231% | $200.6495 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.65 | 13.523% | $153.9939 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.58 | 7.224% | $20.9945 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.76 | 4.519% | $89.6355 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.00 | $800.8090 | $800.81 | $800.85 | $800.70 | |