| 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 | $32.25 | 6.250% | $34.2656 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.72 | 13.778% | $48.606 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.99 | 6.376% | $120.1942 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.40 | 7.340% | $109.9162 | $109.92 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.37 | 11.615% | $256.0113 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.46 | 9.729% | $187.0441 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.70 | 9.348% | $186.657 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.89 | $942.6944 | $942.70 | $942.65 | $942.70 | |