| 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 | $30.31 | 12.103% | $33.9784 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.26 | 5.432% | $22.4148 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.27 | 7.389% | $82.9795 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.50 | 11.677% | $173.6577 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.76 | 5.836% | $150.0331 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.54 | 9.685% | $263.8363 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.28 | 7.216% | $111.8048 | $111.80 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.92 | $838.7046 | $838.70 | $838.75 | $838.70 | |