| 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 | $29.92 | 10.531% | $33.0709 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.33 | 7.514% | $35.8344 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.37 | 5.472% | $36.2507 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.95 | 13.627% | $209.0169 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.78 | 9.606% | $88.5397 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.80 | 3.518% | $145.7533 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.54 | 9.193% | $40.9911 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.69 | $589.4570 | $589.45 | $589.45 | $589.50 | |