| 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 | $31.35 | 5.589% | $33.1022 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.92 | 3.425% | $158.1575 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.29 | 11.222% | $143.7989 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.39 | 11.833% | $184.9606 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.46 | 13.199% | $157.8673 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.79 | 6.328% | $198.6101 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.25 | 8.608% | $8.9602 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.45 | $885.4568 | $885.46 | $885.40 | $885.60 | |