| 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 | $33.62 | 3.539% | $34.8098 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.75 | 3.796% | $117.03 | $117.03 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.84 | 8.459% | $24.772 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.70 | 4.827% | $81.4506 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.62 | 11.709% | $235.2815 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.63 | 11.789% | $35.3589 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.77 | 9.605% | $11.8045 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.93 | $540.5073 | $540.50 | $540.50 | $540.60 | |