| 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 | $34.39 | 3.225% | $35.4991 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.36 | 6.367% | $208.8622 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.25 | 6.608% | $54.6366 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.82 | 3.217% | $107.1599 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.52 | 6.102% | $216.9998 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.62 | 8.103% | $256.8743 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.28 | 3.632% | $234.4985 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.24 | $1,114.5304 | $1,114.53 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.60 | |