| 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 | $33.66 | 5.358% | $35.4635 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.43 | 9.405% | $83.6182 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.99 | 9.208% | $274.1012 | $274.10 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.44 | 12.715% | $194.3657 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.41 | 13.132% | $172.4245 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.37 | 7.216% | $197.6741 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.93 | 11.309% | $275.9684 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.23 | $1,233.6156 | $1,233.61 | $1,233.50 | $1,233.70 | |