| 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 | $31.28 | 11.556% | $34.8947 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.44 | 8.274% | $36.2068 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.53 | 8.580% | $238.3657 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.82 | 5.190% | $50.3019 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.76 | 5.310% | $76.6236 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.56 | 9.643% | $7.1926 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.58 | 5.587% | $259.3006 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.97 | $702.8859 | $702.88 | $702.85 | $702.90 | |