| 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 | $31.77 | 11.122% | $35.3035 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.35 | 7.284% | $85.1299 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.61 | 11.869% | $78.9907 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.98 | 7.207% | $14.9875 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.72 | 3.552% | $59.7702 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.71 | 9.406% | $256.7868 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.36 | 11.684% | $23.8557 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.50 | $554.8243 | $554.83 | $554.85 | $554.90 | |