| 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 | $33.40 | 8.302% | $36.1729 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.46 | 10.846% | $194.4904 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.74 | 3.342% | $235.3511 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.77 | 13.183% | $234.0285 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.89 | 7.744% | $42.9791 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.48 | 3.571% | $97.8539 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.57 | 13.573% | $270.9511 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.31 | $1,111.8270 | $1,111.82 | $1,111.85 | $1,112.00 | |