| 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 | $30.63 | 11.689% | $34.2103 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 9.356% | $75.3682 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 10.840% | $268.8646 | $268.86 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.89 | 11.801% | $166.4605 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.50 | 5.258% | $165.7814 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.51 | 12.479% | $155.7947 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.63 | 6.873% | $219.7629 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.65 | $1,086.2426 | $1,086.23 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.40 | |