| 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 | $31.78 | 4.624% | $33.2495 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.80 | 8.220% | $31.1674 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.55 | 13.599% | $267.5824 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.53 | 4.259% | $234.0927 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.65 | 11.108% | $205.1609 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.52 | 9.727% | $158.5775 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.95 | 7.339% | $254.3398 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.78 | $1,184.1702 | $1,184.17 | $1,184.20 | $1,184.20 | |