| 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 | $31.77 | 8.388% | $34.4349 | $34.43 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.56 | 8.203% | $51.4613 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.98 | 3.595% | $157.4437 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.81 | 9.536% | $22.7944 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.47 | 5.696% | $27.9777 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.35 | 3.286% | $219.3278 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.89 | 4.143% | $77.9927 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.83 | $591.4325 | $591.42 | $591.50 | $591.40 | |