| 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 | $31.64 | 5.519% | $33.3862 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 10.563% | $38.9735 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.36 | 6.436% | $32.314 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.46 | 12.604% | $145.7771 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.96 | 5.655% | $88.7079 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.70 | 7.587% | $262.1895 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.84 | 9.627% | $254.1592 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.21 | $855.5074 | $855.51 | $855.50 | $855.60 | |