| 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 | $32.32 | 5.175% | $33.9926 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.81 | 8.448% | $249.2243 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.96 | 9.523% | $189.431 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.29 | 4.860% | $181.7119 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.52 | 4.204% | $206.8658 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.50 | 6.750% | $6.9388 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.77 | 8.498% | $158.1575 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.17 | $1,026.3219 | $1,026.32 | $1,026.30 | $1,026.30 | |