| 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 | $31.79 | 6.225% | $33.7689 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 11.185% | $50.4113 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.84 | 8.149% | $157.7245 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.85 | 10.700% | $58.505 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.54 | 11.113% | $232.8262 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.29 | 4.248% | $225.478 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.73 | 8.293% | $205.4643 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.38 | $964.1782 | $964.18 | $964.15 | $964.20 | |