| 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 | $155.43 | 3.249% | $160.4799 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.79 | 10.551% | $34.0387 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 11.288% | $43.2354 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.78 | 5.447% | $72.5264 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.50 | 7.228% | $173.1732 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.31 | 12.742% | $235.9803 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.38 | 5.109% | $215.8729 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.04 | $935.3068 | $935.31 | $935.35 | $935.30 | |