| 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 | $30.56 | 9.526% | $33.4711 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 10.620% | $40.1219 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.83 | 4.473% | $230.7077 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 9.483% | $7.2368 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.74 | 4.270% | $211.397 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.61 | 3.872% | $36.9888 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.90 | 10.171% | $31.8394 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.52 | $591.7627 | $591.77 | $591.75 | $591.70 | |