| 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 | $30.87 | 10.640% | $34.1546 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.88 | 8.300% | $12.866 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.34 | 8.720% | $11.2416 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.94 | 9.772% | $40.5498 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.67 | 12.633% | $63.8291 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.78 | 7.632% | $16.9843 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.48 | 11.459% | $69.6396 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $224.96 | $249.2650 | $249.26 | $249.30 | $249.20 | |