| 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 | $32.48 | 5.800% | $34.3638 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.41 | 13.400% | $237.4709 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 13.253% | $195.2821 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.84 | 9.459% | $214.3645 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.69 | 11.298% | $279.013 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.41 | 12.225% | $176.6534 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.75 | 12.663% | $174.346 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.01 | $1,311.4937 | $1,311.48 | $1,311.45 | $1,311.60 | |