| 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 | $31.95 | 6.250% | $33.9469 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.31 | 10.199% | $129.2744 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.80 | 13.846% | $229.7412 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.25 | 6.863% | $221.4736 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.54 | 7.696% | $251.5132 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.35 | 6.529% | $169.754 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.90 | 4.444% | $198.3392 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.10 | $1,234.0425 | $1,234.03 | $1,234.00 | $1,234.00 | |