| 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 | $32.75 | 6.825% | $34.9852 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.33 | 4.370% | $42.0924 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.47 | 13.682% | $24.4075 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.53 | 13.299% | $215.8686 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.46 | 9.295% | $34.3842 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.80 | 10.425% | $239.4014 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.28 | 12.333% | $131.7441 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.62 | $722.8834 | $722.88 | $722.90 | $722.90 | |