| 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 | 3.486% | $35.4853 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 7.833% | $51.2422 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.78 | 5.849% | $180.7689 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.48 | 13.725% | $248.4664 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.43 | 12.540% | $42.1237 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.53 | 12.799% | $187.8442 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.99 | 3.758% | $146.2884 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.02 | $892.2191 | $892.22 | $892.20 | $892.20 | |