| 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 | $31.86 | 3.540% | $32.9878 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.78 | 8.561% | $185.4005 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.72 | 12.677% | $37.9947 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.78 | 6.278% | $150.6809 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.57 | 3.722% | $157.2114 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.25 | 4.398% | $245.5963 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.38 | 12.526% | $161.3398 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.34 | $971.2114 | $971.21 | $971.25 | $971.20 | |