| 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 | $33.36 | 6.500% | $35.5284 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.88 | 9.177% | $161.4509 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.41 | 4.393% | $245.7516 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.65 | 8.238% | $150.072 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.91 | 7.564% | $31.0968 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.66 | 5.734% | $159.2988 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.83 | 4.675% | $232.2006 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.70 | $1,015.3991 | $1,015.40 | $1,015.40 | $1,015.50 | |