| 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 | $30.53 | 8.235% | $33.0441 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.25 | 12.120% | $186.3995 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.54 | 7.339% | $214.1842 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.92 | 8.230% | $215.2911 | $215.29 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 7.567% | $37.3257 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.30 | 6.601% | $36.5641 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.80 | 4.608% | $261.3108 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.04 | $984.1195 | $984.11 | $984.15 | $984.10 | |