| 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 | $33.61 | 3.741% | $34.8674 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.40 | 7.240% | $39.0354 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.81 | 9.689% | $55.733 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.55 | 13.593% | $43.7901 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.53 | 3.591% | $9.8722 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.96 | 10.618% | $35.3535 | $35.35 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.68 | 5.776% | $67.3582 | $67.36 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $264.54 | $286.0098 | $286.01 | $286.00 | $286.10 | |