| 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 | $32.80 | 5.127% | $34.4817 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.51 | 11.486% | $91.9871 | $91.99 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.91 | 11.655% | $225.4426 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.30 | 9.684% | $31.0406 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.40 | 5.586% | $261.2198 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 3.416% | $246.9781 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.83 | 10.854% | $178.2865 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.57 | $1,069.4364 | $1,069.44 | $1,069.50 | $1,069.40 | |