| 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 | $30.62 | 11.652% | $34.1878 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.65 | 11.193% | $76.334 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.78 | 4.499% | $55.1546 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.52 | 9.166% | $163.225 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 8.444% | $233.0462 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.70 | 9.102% | $18.22 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.87 | 6.682% | $6.2622 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.04 | $586.4298 | $586.43 | $586.45 | $586.40 | |