| 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 | $33.98 | 6.840% | $36.3042 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 5.791% | $40.0313 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.98 | 9.255% | $274.2082 | $274.21 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.91 | 13.732% | $235.3229 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.56 | 4.229% | $160.0541 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.59 | 9.379% | $268.6239 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.28 | 8.828% | $137.428 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.14 | $1,151.9726 | $1,151.96 | $1,151.95 | $1,151.90 | |