| 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 | $33.88 | 9.810% | $37.2036 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.49 | 5.324% | $129.0114 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.58 | 4.762% | $218.5126 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.70 | 10.162% | $114.238 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.54 | 13.386% | $6.2816 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.84 | 10.168% | $46.0943 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.89 | 3.690% | $91.1331 | $91.13 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.92 | $642.4746 | $642.46 | $642.50 | $642.40 | |