| 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 | $31.26 | 9.825% | $34.3313 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 4.835% | $18.6082 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.95 | 4.141% | $125.9585 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.32 | 13.636% | $160.5904 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.77 | 4.370% | $174.0578 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.83 | 5.587% | $94.8488 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.68 | 11.319% | $276.8281 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.56 | $885.2231 | $885.23 | $885.25 | $885.20 | |