| 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 | $31.41 | 8.400% | $34.0484 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.37 | 6.202% | $232.9753 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 3.171% | $177.1033 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.95 | 9.248% | $125.5806 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.33 | 12.223% | $35.1595 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.99 | 12.515% | $65.2474 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.84 | 11.717% | $280.2309 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.55 | $950.3454 | $950.35 | $950.40 | $950.30 | |