| 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 | $33.83 | 6.336% | $35.9735 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.35 | 5.676% | $183.1893 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.60 | 10.713% | $42.7352 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.82 | 5.648% | $201.5975 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.87 | 6.515% | $240.5854 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.66 | 9.514% | $25.911 | $25.91 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.97 | 8.144% | $221.6628 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.10 | $951.6547 | $951.66 | $951.65 | $951.70 | |