| 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 | $31.79 | 7.750% | $34.2537 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.62 | 12.711% | $218.231 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.86 | 11.647% | $120.4225 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.49 | 12.524% | $134.4549 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.91 | 4.532% | $89.8034 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.38 | 8.692% | $113.4527 | $113.45 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.78 | 8.203% | $135.0157 | $135.02 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.83 | $845.6339 | $845.62 | $845.60 | $845.70 | |