| 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 | $33.48 | 5.641% | $35.3686 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.52 | 5.874% | $118.0707 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.63 | 4.277% | $88.2496 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.53 | 3.200% | $46.987 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.73 | 12.419% | $277.3714 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.61 | 11.285% | $162.0421 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.73 | 12.545% | $252.9224 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.23 | $981.0118 | $981.01 | $980.95 | $981.00 | |