| 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 | $31.85 | 4.155% | $33.1734 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.60 | 6.542% | $202.0036 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.67 | 11.852% | $147.2755 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.65 | 6.460% | $174.2218 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.59 | 12.774% | $228.4688 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.34 | 3.391% | $73.7591 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.28 | 5.432% | $50.9026 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.98 | $909.8048 | $909.80 | $909.75 | $909.90 | |