| 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 | $34.25 | 5.195% | $36.0293 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.33 | 3.276% | $35.4547 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.93 | 11.369% | $246.0475 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 11.329% | $249.8111 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.63 | 4.833% | $229.1964 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.45 | 7.134% | $129.0429 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.70 | 6.618% | $254.4972 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.68 | $1,180.0791 | $1,180.08 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.00 | |