| 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 | $31.80 | 8.355% | $34.4569 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.45 | 4.482% | $10.9184 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.79 | 5.524% | $106.3576 | $106.36 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.68 | 5.684% | $90.5501 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.81 | 8.824% | $198.9412 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.27 | 10.432% | $275.2738 | $275.27 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.85 | 10.239% | $48.3398 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.65 | $764.8378 | $764.84 | $764.80 | $764.90 | |