| 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 | $30.33 | 9.648% | $33.2562 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.85 | 7.185% | $16.9888 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.59 | 3.538% | $81.3705 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.37 | 11.497% | $269.1203 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.84 | 13.867% | $213.8878 | $213.89 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.41 | 12.244% | $153.112 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.59 | 3.107% | $237.7544 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.98 | $1,005.4900 | $1,005.49 | $1,005.45 | $1,005.60 | |