| 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 | $32.70 | 6.721% | $34.8978 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.83 | 5.142% | $259.522 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 12.736% | $234.9531 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.50 | 12.538% | $248.1463 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.51 | 13.682% | $77.8835 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.60 | 8.710% | $15.8717 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.25 | 13.256% | $87.4903 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.80 | $958.7647 | $958.76 | $958.75 | $958.80 | |