| 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 | $30.99 | 11.164% | $34.4497 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.52 | 11.156% | $27.2555 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.63 | 8.261% | $184.7257 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.98 | 8.529% | $8.6606 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.85 | 12.709% | $73.0918 | $73.09 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.62 | 13.254% | $137.7395 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.90 | 3.426% | $73.329 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.49 | $539.2518 | $539.26 | $539.30 | $539.20 | |