| 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 | $30.66 | 13.499% | $34.7988 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.47 | 8.242% | $32.9813 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.71 | 12.229% | $7.5306 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.55 | 6.267% | $147.2329 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 11.177% | $33.631 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.42 | 3.568% | $158.894 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.49 | 4.217% | $164.1314 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.55 | $579.2000 | $579.19 | $579.30 | $579.10 | |