| 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 | $34.29 | 3.539% | $35.5035 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.27 | 10.543% | $145.1098 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.74 | 10.378% | $259.1013 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.70 | 13.142% | $68.6772 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.66 | 7.778% | $213.034 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.47 | 12.374% | $216.2862 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.39 | 5.127% | $157.0492 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.52 | $1,094.7612 | $1,094.76 | $1,094.80 | $1,094.70 | |