| 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 | $31.62 | 7.542% | $34.0048 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.43 | 4.537% | $78.8523 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.59 | 3.198% | $254.4759 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.25 | 8.662% | $225.202 | $225.20 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.30 | 5.503% | $139.5805 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.69 | 10.734% | $86.0292 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.29 | 6.864% | $36.6437 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.17 | $854.7884 | $854.78 | $854.85 | $854.80 | |