| 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 | $29.40 | 12.205% | $32.9883 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.59 | 8.448% | $171.9877 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.85 | 10.483% | $145.6718 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.60 | 4.586% | $238.0377 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.48 | 3.382% | $43.9167 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.73 | 10.533% | $171.0277 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.47 | 12.532% | $70.2987 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.12 | $873.9286 | $873.94 | $873.95 | $873.90 | |