| 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 | $34.96 | 3.472% | $36.1738 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.65 | 3.841% | $70.2484 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.97 | 6.462% | $209.6982 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.94 | 8.655% | $115.1091 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.52 | 9.444% | $128.6186 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.25 | 9.249% | $249.3608 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.31 | 13.442% | $198.8752 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.60 | $1,008.0841 | $1,008.09 | $1,008.05 | $1,008.10 | |