| 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 | $32.60 | 5.208% | $34.2978 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.95 | 12.801% | $242.4657 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.72 | 4.150% | $58.0324 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.93 | 13.860% | $61.4047 | $61.40 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.52 | 5.611% | $242.3984 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.71 | 4.578% | $99.0458 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.51 | 12.525% | $213.2461 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.94 | $950.8909 | $950.90 | $950.90 | $950.80 | |