| 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 | $33.74 | 3.125% | $34.7944 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 13.574% | $88.4855 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.36 | 11.432% | $160.8632 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.34 | 11.621% | $115.3491 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.58 | 9.219% | $98.9306 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.98 | 7.154% | $78.201 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.50 | 4.542% | $229.4697 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.41 | $806.0935 | $806.09 | $806.10 | $806.10 | |