| 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 | $32.50 | 5.718% | $34.3584 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.73 | 4.684% | $55.1999 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.26 | 5.545% | $30.8825 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.89 | 6.606% | $250.4068 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.60 | 4.157% | $76.6596 | $76.66 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.46 | 8.334% | $249.6665 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.47 | 13.788% | $200.8017 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.91 | $897.9754 | $897.98 | $897.95 | $898.10 | |