| 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 | $31.72 | 8.750% | $34.4955 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.58 | 5.734% | $220.54 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.43 | 11.361% | $111.8399 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.72 | 11.421% | $49.8275 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.66 | 6.350% | $262.3229 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.52 | 3.623% | $237.8355 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.50 | 9.394% | $178.8592 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.13 | $1,095.7205 | $1,095.73 | $1,095.75 | $1,095.60 | |