| 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 | $31.78 | 7.812% | $34.2627 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.35 | 5.859% | $80.8233 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.31 | 12.500% | $62.2238 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.52 | 3.810% | $175.9787 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.70 | 7.624% | $231.0687 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.89 | 3.540% | $252.5237 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.95 | 3.853% | $88.2231 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.50 | $925.1040 | $925.09 | $925.00 | $925.10 | |