| 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 | $33.38 | 4.244% | $34.7966 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.27 | 6.250% | $83.1619 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.80 | 11.286% | $125.5306 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.81 | 13.789% | $263.7743 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.87 | 8.370% | $177.5859 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.39 | 11.725% | $45.1257 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.60 | 7.490% | $228.5237 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.12 | $958.4987 | $958.50 | $958.50 | $958.50 | |