| 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 | $34.40 | 3.172% | $35.4912 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.87 | 9.397% | $56.7442 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.51 | 9.655% | $83.897 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.71 | 13.576% | $264.3027 | $264.30 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.80 | 4.386% | $124.0106 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.81 | 9.640% | $65.5757 | $65.58 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.50 | 6.319% | $138.7463 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.60 | $768.7677 | $768.77 | $768.80 | $768.70 | |