| 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 | $33.26 | 3.498% | $34.4234 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.61 | 13.178% | $70.8607 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.94 | 3.107% | $169.0336 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.33 | 4.420% | $229.0244 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.89 | 11.480% | $133.6534 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.50 | 3.378% | $27.3952 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.63 | 5.784% | $241.854 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.16 | $906.2447 | $906.23 | $906.20 | $906.30 | |