| 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 | $32.59 | 4.300% | $33.9914 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.73 | 4.701% | $16.4695 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.75 | 5.585% | $71.5338 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.81 | 6.750% | $226.1072 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.99 | 3.634% | $15.5347 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.51 | 4.752% | $217.3709 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.85 | 9.708% | $7.515 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.23 | $588.5225 | $588.52 | $588.50 | $588.50 | |