| 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 | $30.76 | 11.225% | $34.2128 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.65 | 5.786% | $88.49 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.94 | 10.678% | $33.137 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 7.298% | $268.0197 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.68 | 7.190% | $66.1148 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.44 | 10.811% | $126.8121 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.61 | 6.772% | $219.5339 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.87 | $836.3203 | $836.31 | $836.30 | $836.20 | |