| 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 | $30.73 | 12.555% | $34.5882 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.88 | 3.431% | $83.655 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.71 | 11.686% | $254.3202 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 9.601% | $17.1854 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 11.223% | $193.0831 | $193.08 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.46 | 11.535% | $172.277 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 3.732% | $249.5377 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.62 | $1,004.6466 | $1,004.66 | $1,004.70 | $1,004.70 | |