| 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 | $31.99 | 10.725% | $35.4209 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.57 | 6.497% | $66.6352 | $66.64 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.85 | 4.345% | $225.2287 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.48 | 12.748% | $196.7227 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.96 | 3.604% | $143.9681 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.68 | 6.228% | $40.0267 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.57 | 3.687% | $177.8958 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.10 | $885.8981 | $885.91 | $885.90 | $885.80 | |