| 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 | $32.53 | 4.427% | $33.9701 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.47 | 12.791% | $61.4373 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.58 | 13.473% | $261.646 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.41 | 10.123% | $151.32 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.79 | 8.709% | $156.3127 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.61 | 11.501% | $180.1968 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.50 | 6.723% | $29.3488 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.89 | $874.2317 | $874.24 | $874.20 | $874.10 | |