| 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 | $31.25 | 9.513% | $34.2228 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.65 | 5.543% | $67.1781 | $67.18 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.65 | 7.231% | $72.5418 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.65 | 9.840% | $40.2564 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.68 | 12.801% | $163.2005 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.40 | 5.629% | $165.2038 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.35 | 11.579% | $169.9906 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.63 | $712.5940 | $712.59 | $712.60 | $712.60 | |