| 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 | $31.27 | 9.104% | $34.1168 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.85 | 3.815% | $71.4766 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.57 | 3.361% | $199.0423 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.90 | 6.663% | $172.6874 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.98 | 4.831% | $104.81 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.83 | 12.397% | $249.3303 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.71 | 9.110% | $117.5224 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.11 | $948.9858 | $948.99 | $949.00 | $948.90 | |