| 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 | 5.331% | $35.6861 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.40 | 6.379% | $224.8852 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.81 | 5.125% | $45.004 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.78 | 9.295% | $210.6989 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.72 | 12.759% | $53.8086 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.37 | 4.768% | $194.2084 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.91 | 8.488% | $222.3028 | $222.30 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.87 | $986.5940 | $986.60 | $986.60 | $986.60 | |